One copy of Leopard, 1 desk mac, 1 laptop

[jakiporter]

Hi everyone
I have Leopard (10.5.1) installed on my Macbook. I have also got a mini mac running 10.4.11 (which it shipped with). Is it possible/legal to install the same copy of Leopard on both?
It would make life soooo much easier - but not sure its worth £85 to do it.

 

[swiftaw]

No it's not Legal. And if the Leopard copy you have is the one that shipped with your Macbook then it's not possible either.

 

[CWallace]

If it is a retail version (so you bought it at an Apple store), it is possible to install it on more then one machine, as Apple does not perform any "authorization". However, as noted, it is not legal as Apple authorizes it to be installed on only one machine. If you have more then one Mac you wish to install Leopard on, you should purchase the "family pack" which allows you to install it on up to five Macs you own.

If this is a restore CD that came with your MacBook, it will not install on any other Mac model. Restore CD OS' are specific to the model of Mac they shipped with.

 

[jakiporter]

thanks everyone. Unfortunately I bought the minimac just after bought the copy of leopard for the laptop. I will know for next time!!