Question about OS

[gadgetgirl85]

If you purchase a copy of an OS for example Leopard in the future..can you only install it on one computer? or does it give you more than one license.

 

[aaronb]

I believe it is one user unless you buy a 5-user pack for more.

 

[projectle]

Yes, it is $129 USD for Single License, 199 for a family license (5 Licenses).

 

[gadgetgirl85]

I'm wanting to buy a laptop eventually might wait for Leopard to be released would save me buying two licenses.

 

[MisterMe]

I believe it is one user unless ....

It is not one user, it is one computer. Each computer may have many users.

 

[drumpat01]

It is not one user, it is one computer. Each computer may have many users.

excellent point.

 

[ArkabaS]

I'll probably be banned for this, but I think you can actually install the OS on as many computers as you want. Apple wants you to only install it on one computer. They trust that you won't be a phallus and go around installing their OS on millions of computers.

 

[slooksterPSV]

If you purchase a copy of an OS for example Leopard in the future..can you only install it on one computer? or does it give you more than one license.

Depends on the licensing agreements - you guys read the question, don't just answer. Apple states that if you buy a Single License version of Mac OS X you can ONLY install it on ONE machine.

If you buy a Family pack Apple states that you can install it on ONLY 5 different machines.

Windows states you have to register it online in order to use it.

Linux... well, some are under the GPL so it all depends on what it states in the licensing agreement.

 

[Bobdude161]

doesn't Apple check your Mac OS software thru the updates? Like Microsoft's "Secuirity Updates"?

 

[cjc343]

doesn't Apple check your Mac OS software thru the updates? Like Microsoft's "Secuirity Updates"?

Nope.