Can I use New MacBook's OS on old MacBook Pro ?

[monkeyoto]

Hi All,

I have recently purchased a new MacBook for my dad for Xmas. It came preinstalled with Snow Leopard. I am currently using Leopard on my MacBookPro.

My question is, can i use the new MacBook's OS installation CD on my old MacBook Pro ?

Please advise.

Thanks.

Regards,
Monkey.

 

[TwinCities Dan]

No, the disc is only usable on the computer it came with. You need a retail copy of SL.

 

[monkeyoto]

is it because of piracy ? or it just simply wouldn't work ? I registered both old and new on my name for easy management. Is it still considered piracy if i utilize the installation cd on another mac ?

 

[lionheartednyhc]

is it because of piracy ? or it just simply wouldn't work ? I registered both old and new on my name for easy management. Is it still considered piracy if i utilize the installation cd on another mac ?

Uh. One cd = one computer. You can't spring for $29?

 

[Matthew Yohe]

is it because of piracy ? or it just simply wouldn't work ?

Both. It would be piracy and won't work.

 

[r.j.s]

is it because of piracy ? or it just simply wouldn't work ? I registered both old and new on my name for easy management. Is it still considered piracy if i utilize the installation cd on another mac ?

While, yes, it is piracy, it will not work. The restore discs are tied to the machine they shipped with.

 

[monkeyoto]

i see.. thanks for the reply guys..

lionhearted : i didnt know it cost only 29 bucks. is it a price you pay to upgrade from Leopard ? Not aware that may be an option. I saw it on retail shops going for over 145 bucks, hence the question.

Cheers..

 

[MisterMe]

is it because of piracy ? or it just simply wouldn't work ? I registered both old and new on my name for easy management. Is it still considered piracy if i utilize the installation cd on another mac ?

If it could work, then it would be piracy. However, it won't work. If you want to update your OS, the you should use Software Update for the point release that shipped with your computer. To upgrade to subsequent point releases, you must use a retail version. The OS that ships with each model Mac is tied to that specific model. Your Mac can't run an older version of the OS and it can't run the OS that shipped with a different model Mac.

 

[EndlessMac]

lionhearted : i didnt know it cost only 29 bucks. is it a price you pay to upgrade from Leopard ? Not aware that may be an option. I saw it on retail shops going for over 145 bucks, hence the question.

If you are upgrading from Leopard then it's only $29. If you are upgrading from any other previous Mac OS then it's the full price.

 

[nigels0]

While, yes, it is piracy, it will not work. The restore discs are tied to the machine they shipped with.

They are tied to the *type* of machine they shipped with.

 

[r.j.s]

They are tied to the *type* of machine they shipped with.

Yes, i forgot that part ... thanks.

 

[sstickygreen]

Since your old machine has firewire you could always put it in target disk mode and install the new OS on that machine, it will just show up as a hard drive in the installer.

Yes, i forgot that part ... thanks.