MacsRgr8
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Apple do use it to differentiate #-of-user licences for Mac OS X Server and ARD.
Maybe they do use a serial for the family pack? Anyone got one?
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No Serial Number Required for iWork '09 Retail Box
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Apple do use it to differentiate #-of-user licences for Mac OS X Server and ARD.
Maybe they do use a serial for the family pack? Anyone got one?
Apple no commented on the matter...
As MacRumors reported, Apple made no comments of the loose license / serial requirements for iWork '09, followed by the reminder that iWork.com was also introduced together with this version of iWork.
It makes one wonder, by "encouraging" more people using iWork '09, --> more people trying out iWork.com (application on the cloud venture, still in its infancy), more successful beta/launch phase (it's got to be much better than MobileMe), and eventually --> more subscribed users on iWork.com.
It could even follow on further if you like: more iWork.com users --> more Windows users being invited to view/share documents on iWork.com --> more people become enlightened to the goodness of iWork & Mac --> more people switching to Mac --> more people using iWork --> the circles continue to recycle... 🙄
As MacRumors reported, Apple made no comments of the loose license / serial requirements for iWork '09, followed by the reminder that iWork.com was also introduced together with this version of iWork.
It makes one wonder, by "encouraging" more people using iWork '09, --> more people trying out iWork.com (application on the cloud venture, still in its infancy), more successful beta/launch phase (it's got to be much better than MobileMe), and eventually --> more subscribed users on iWork.com.
It could even follow on further if you like: more iWork.com users --> more Windows users being invited to view/share documents on iWork.com --> more people become enlightened to the goodness of iWork & Mac --> more people switching to Mac --> more people using iWork --> the circles continue to recycle... 🙄
fastbite
macrumors 6502a
MacsRgr8
macrumors G3
DipDog3
macrumors 65816
MacsRgr8
macrumors G3
If your strategy is to make software become widespread used, then make it free.
It will only work on a Mac anyway. Making it "piratable" is not the way. If Apple assumes so many copies will be pirated, they won't make the money anyway. Better to give the cheapskates a bonafide DMG via a real download, than having them wait for ages on some pirate's bay which could turn out to be fake.... 😉
ghall
macrumors 68040
Ah for some reason I thought this was just for the family pack. I usually buy the single user version, but Apple accidentally sent me the family pack and charged me for the single user (whoops!!). Well that's pretty neat that they decided to do that, though I am curious as to what prompted the change of heart. Hasn't every version of iWork required a serial number? And why does the trial still ask for one?
MacsRgr8
macrumors G3
If you have downloaded the trial and then got the key.. well, of course.
I am just wondering if the Family Pack version needs a serial?
KindredMAC
macrumors 6502a
NeoOffice is free and you get what you paid for.
I for one will most likely be buying iWork 09 after my trial expires.
Apple probably doesn't think that you will pirate it but I think they have made this move simply because they've already made their money off of you. If you own a Mac, you've already paid the Apple Tax. The proceeds from small purchases like this and the Apple Stores go to 'the steves' private jet. It eats alot of gas.
Companies like Adobe and MS are different. Their sole business (with few exceptions) is software. Both companies have sizable, very powerful anti-piracy teams, but why go after individuals. In most cases, these teams go for compliance of big companies where serious infraction occurs. If someone pirates photoshop, 9 times out of 10 they aren't very good at it and don't use it for a living. If that were the case, they would more than likely, when they could, pony up the funds so that they can participate in upgrades, beta tests and customer relations. Most college students probably 0dayed CS4 for bragging rights and probably won't have the time to harness the capability of the entire suite when used in a design house.
Same way with MS, more or less. All OEM boxes come with a copy of Winblows anyway, and of the small number of those who build their own boxen, an even smaller percentage of those will put fourth the time and effort to pirate the goods.
When Apple removes their anti piracy mechanism from Aperture or any other Pro apps, then I will be impressed.
Companies like Adobe and MS are different. Their sole business (with few exceptions) is software. Both companies have sizable, very powerful anti-piracy teams, but why go after individuals. In most cases, these teams go for compliance of big companies where serious infraction occurs. If someone pirates photoshop, 9 times out of 10 they aren't very good at it and don't use it for a living. If that were the case, they would more than likely, when they could, pony up the funds so that they can participate in upgrades, beta tests and customer relations. Most college students probably 0dayed CS4 for bragging rights and probably won't have the time to harness the capability of the entire suite when used in a design house.
Same way with MS, more or less. All OEM boxes come with a copy of Winblows anyway, and of the small number of those who build their own boxen, an even smaller percentage of those will put fourth the time and effort to pirate the goods.
When Apple removes their anti piracy mechanism from Aperture or any other Pro apps, then I will be impressed.
QuarterSwede
macrumors G4
Well, Apple just want every one to have their software because I am sure by selling it they will get no where.
Taking the experience from Logic Pro, I bet they are selling more machines and Mac Books just because the software is more "available".
The difference between having a software with a key or not is actually meaning less. People just will find the way around if not today, tomorrow.
But if you just want to popularize something... give it for free!!! specially if is good. I do that all the time with my clients, a free sample.
Taking the experience from Logic Pro, I bet they are selling more machines and Mac Books just because the software is more "available".
The difference between having a software with a key or not is actually meaning less. People just will find the way around if not today, tomorrow.
But if you just want to popularize something... give it for free!!! specially if is good. I do that all the time with my clients, a free sample.
Haha no thats just a term I heard once or twice for large numbers of white box custom builds, similar to what one would find in the basement of your average nerd 😀
Duh! I bought Leopard and iLife 08 family packs, then replaced 2 of my Macs which came with the software bundled, so I've now paid for more copies than I'm using!
I personally don't have a problem with paying for 1 license and using it on a desktop and a laptop (but never at the same time).
I do come unstuck sometimes when using Logic Studio - my Mac Pro is running Compressor while I want to use Main Stage on my MacBook Pro and it doesn't let me!
Adobe CS3 lets you activate on 2 computers which I think is fair enough - though Adobe told me things are more strict in CS4 (which I'm going to skip - spent too much on software!).
Seems a ridiculous argument saying that it's ok to pirate Microsoft Office because it's too expensive. That's like saying it's ok to hijack a helicopter because they're too expensive to buy. Buy what you can afford, or borrow the money. If you can only afford a Ford you buy a Ford, you don't steal a Ferrari and justify it by saying they're too expensive.
I personally don't have a problem with paying for 1 license and using it on a desktop and a laptop (but never at the same time).
I do come unstuck sometimes when using Logic Studio - my Mac Pro is running Compressor while I want to use Main Stage on my MacBook Pro and it doesn't let me!
Adobe CS3 lets you activate on 2 computers which I think is fair enough - though Adobe told me things are more strict in CS4 (which I'm going to skip - spent too much on software!).
Seems a ridiculous argument saying that it's ok to pirate Microsoft Office because it's too expensive. That's like saying it's ok to hijack a helicopter because they're too expensive to buy. Buy what you can afford, or borrow the money. If you can only afford a Ford you buy a Ford, you don't steal a Ferrari and justify it by saying they're too expensive.
Kebabselector
macrumors 68030
Can you have vertical type in numbers cells on iWork09?
That really annoyed me today as I have a few big spreadsheets to work on (on iWork08). Annoyed me so much I ran XP on VMware and used office 2003 on that instead. Pity as I like the look and feel of Numbers. Pity it just doesn't work with Excel properly.
That really annoyed me today as I have a few big spreadsheets to work on (on iWork08). Annoyed me so much I ran XP on VMware and used office 2003 on that instead. Pity as I like the look and feel of Numbers. Pity it just doesn't work with Excel properly.
LukeHarrison
macrumors 6502
It can, I have it working on my G5. It's a little slow in places (choosing a document from the template chooser and having it zoom on screen takes a few seconds longer than it should, but I can live with that, until I can afford a MacBook 🙂)
Here's a snapshot form the online Apple Store for the iLife 09 Family Pack. It explains how the EULA works very simply. In short, installing it on a computer outside of the crib is a big EULA no-no. Whatever is in the house is fair game. My company pays for my iWork copy. That said, I'm still gonna buy the Family Pack from the Apple Store down the block for my personal machines. $99? You can't beat that. Besides, it's the right thing to do. Having friends and family who are songwriters and software developers makes me appreciate Intellectual Property that much more.
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Can someone confirm this?
If you run Trial version of iWork '09 and not register, the third time it will give you a "never register" option? Does this mean I can run the trial version, forever?
If you run Trial version of iWork '09 and not register, the third time it will give you a "never register" option? Does this mean I can run the trial version, forever?
They are probably hoping to push the format.
The more people using iWork, the more people they have making iWork documents. If it becomes popular enough they could make a ton of money from selling the software as well as licensing the "codec" or whatever documents use to other software like MS Office so they can read iWork stuff.
Of course they also might understand that serials dont deter piracy at all so its not worth the development costs.
The more people using iWork, the more people they have making iWork documents. If it becomes popular enough they could make a ton of money from selling the software as well as licensing the "codec" or whatever documents use to other software like MS Office so they can read iWork stuff.
Of course they also might understand that serials dont deter piracy at all so its not worth the development costs.