Mac OS X Up-To-Date Program

[SteveC]

Hi everyone,

I have a question about the Mac OS X Up-To-Date Program--the program from Apple that allows recent purchasers of a computer or Mac OS to buy the next Mac OS for a lower price.

It's safe to assume they will offer this with Tiger. So my question is:

How long after buying a new Mac, or Mac OX 10.3, can someone buy the next OS (in this case, Tiger) at the Mac OS X Up-To-Date Program price?

What time frame does the Mac OS X Up-To-Date Program usually cover? 30 days..60 days..90 days?

 

[robbieduncan]

It tends to be offered for Macs bought after a shipping date for the next OS is released. So at the moment no Mac purchases will be included in the Tiger Up-To-Date program. If Steve announces that Tiger will be available at the end of summer (say end of August) on Tuesday I would expect that they will limit the Up-To-Date program to Macs bought 30 days before the release.

 

[SteveC]

Super. Thanks

 

[Sun Baked]

Apple announced Panther was shipping on October 24, 2003.

This announcement was made on October 8, 2003.

The Mac OS X Up-to-date program period began October 8, 2003 and ended December 26, 2003.

So it's not a set date, it's when Apple makes the announcement for a product release.

You will not be eligible for the up-to-date program before Apple makes the actual product announcement.

If you buy a machine now, and Steve makes the announcemt at MWSF -- you will need to buy a $129 upgrade.

Here is the Original Panther Up-to-Date page....

http://web.archive.org/web/20031202015723/www.apple.com/macosx/uptodate/