Mac programs on Windows?

[Macuser8711]

I purchased Adobe Flash for Mac. Is it possible to convert it and run it on Windows? Is there anyway at all I can use it on my Windows comp?

Thanks.

 

[spinnerlys]

Nope.

Why can't you return it?

 

[Macuser8711]

I have a Mac desktopbut I also want to install it on my laptop... however that is a PC.

 

[NoSmokingBandit]

Call Adobe. I think they let you buy a really cheap windows license for the software if you have already purchased a mac license. Dont quote me on that, i just vaguely recall reading that somewhere.

 

[spinnerlys]

I have a Mac desktop, but I also want to install it on my laptop... however that is a PC.

You purchased a single user licence, so you can use it only on one computer.
As Adobe only delivers (as it seems) single platform installation DVDs, you have to get a Windows version too.

 

[appleguy123]

Call Adobe. I think they let you buy a really cheap windows license for the software if you have already purchased a mac license. Dont quote me on that, i just vaguely recall reading that somewhere.

I also remember reading this on this site. I think they called it a cross-platform license.

 

[eawmp1]

1) Even if you wanted to install it on another Mac you technically need a second license.
2) Mac applications don't run under Windows. Windows applications don't run on Mac OS (emulation/Bootcamp doesn't count - its still Windows). You're talking Apples and oran....Windows.

 

[maflynn]

I also remember reading this on this site. I think they called it a cross-platform license.

They provide a cheap cross platform upgrade, that is if you plan on moving from one platform to another. If you want to run bothj, you need to buy both.

 

[Darth.Titan]

Adobe's license allows installation on two computers, just not to be used simultaneously. This is pretty standard. MS Office is the same. I have CS3 installed on my Mac Pro and MacBook Pro and both activated without a hitch.

As far as the whole "cross platform" license is concerned, I have no idea.

2.4 Portable or Home Computer Use. Subject to the important restrictions set forth in Section 2.5, the
primary user of the Computer on which the Software is installed under Section 2.1 (“Primary User”) may
install a second copy of the Software for his or her exclusive use on either a portable Computer or a
Computer located at his or her home, provided that the Software on the portable or home Computer is not
used at the same time as the Software on the primary Computer. You may be required to contact Adobe in
order to make a second copy.

 

[NoSmokingBandit]

Adobe's license allows installation on two computers, just not to be used simultaneously.

Yep. Its ok to use the cross-platform license as long as you are only using it on one computer at a time. Its just so you dont buy a mac and pc copy and split the lowered license fee with a friend.