If I buy an Apple this week will I get a Panther upgrade for free?

[lewdvig]

Assuming Panther comes out this month, will I get a OS upgrade from Apple on a new system bought within 30 days?

Does Apple have an official policy?

I have been contemplating a 15" PB. But I want OS X.3. Without having to plunk down $200 CDN for the OS.

 

[jzieske]

There is really no know policy about who gets free updates. It is the kind of thing that Apple likes to keep quiet for obvious reasons. I would think you would likely get it but no garuntee.

 

[ShadowHunter]

Re: If I buy an Apple this week will I get a Panther upgrade for free?

Originally posted by lewdvig
Assuming Panther comes out this month, will I get a OS upgrade from Apple on a new system bought within 30 days?

Does Apple have an official policy?

I have been contemplating a 15" PB. But I want OS X.3. Without having to plunk down $200 CDN for the OS.

At least wait until Wednesday and see what is said....

 

[robbieduncan]

Apple's policy in the past has been that anyone who purchases a new Mac after they announce the release date of the next version of Mac OSX gets it for free. As they have not announced the date yet I would say that you should hold on just a little longer.

 

[yamabushi]

I can't stand it

I am also waiting to buy a 15"PB w/10.3 but it's driving me crazy! I'll wait till they make an announcement if I can. I can't stop dreaming about it. I'm not responsible if I sleepwalk into an Apple store and grab one this week. Steve made me do it.