Can I use someone else's Leopard disc with my MBP?

[matt1987]

You see, my girlfriend ordered a MacBook and it's going to come pre-loaded with Leopard.

Will it come with the disc as well? And if so, could I snatch it off of her and load it onto my MBP?

That'd rock but it seems too simple....

 

[72930]

Physically yes, legally no.

 

[matt1987]

Physically yes, legally no.

Well, yeah. Not legally.

But will all MacBooks (not MBP's) come pre-loaded with Leopard AND a Leopard disc? Or will it only be a reformatting disc specific to THAT model of computer? Or will I be able to pop it onto my MBP...

Cause that would just be...nice.

Thanks for the reply, dude.

 

[72930]

I think this is getting beyond the forum rules...

 

[matt1987]

I think this is getting beyond the forum rules...

Well, still - an answer would be appreciated.

 

[plinden]

If it's anything like what Apple's done up to now, the Leopard disk will be model-specific, ie. not the same as a retail disk.

 

[matt1987]

If it's anything like what Apple's done up to now, the Leopard disk will be model-specific, ie. not the same as a retail disk.

Damn. Too expensive to buy it...

 

[paddykev]

It only works on the leopard ultimate version not the leopard basic or premium versions 😕
🙂

 

[e12a]

assuming its a Family licensed pack, yes. (but it isnt)

 

[emac82]

Damn. Too expensive to buy it...

$129 is not Expensive to buy an OS...Especially for what you are getting...

 

[SoLibertyDies]

I find it funny that you paid all the money for a MacBook Pro, and then claim that Leopard is too expensive to acquire legally.

sigh

 

[Dybbuk]

The MacRumors moral police is coming!

Seriously though, $129 isn't that expensive, is it? I just spent 2/3 of that on underwear.