serial number for OS X

[oldschool]

The only reason apple doesn't require a serial is because the only computers you can install their OS on are computers purchased from them.

If Apple was purely a software company like microsoft, then i can be quite sure they would add a serial to their OS.

 

[cleo]

Originally posted by MisterMe
Generally, Macs don't come with install disks. They come with System Restore disks.

What's the difference? And would that prevent me from upgrading an older iBook?

 

[WhiteKnuckles]

I got the file to disk copy but i can not burn it any directions?

Image name: MS Office X.dmg
Image Format: UDIF read only

What does it all mean???

 

[jacg]

re serial numbers

iLife doesn't have a serial number, so if it was installed on two networked computers they would be none the wiser.

The pro apps such as FCP, ST and Livetype on the other hand get upset and quit if you try to run more than one installation on the same network. As do Office X apps. Fair enough, I guess.

 

[Duff-Man]

Duff-Man says....Apple is *very* generous with the "family pack" license scheme. If you are goping to install the OS or iLife on more than one computer in your *home* then there is really no excuse not to spend the few extra $$ and buy the proper license.....oh yeah!

PB G5 - IIRC, the free year of MacWorld is actually 6 months and is only on computers, not the OS.

WhiteKnuckes - is your Office X image something you downloaded? If so, asking for help with pirating is not much tolerated.....

 

[rainman::|:|]

Originally posted by cleo
What's the difference? And would that prevent me from upgrading an older iBook?

When you pop the disc in, it should immidiately tell you that it's not the right model, so it can't continue. there's no way around this that i've found, im sure it's based on the gestalt ID number.

paul

 

[sethypoo]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
If you register you can get a free one year subscription to Mac World, though.

Wow, I did not know that.

Where do you go to register it?

 

[Duff-Man]

Originally posted by sethypoo
Wow, I did not know that.

Where do you go to register it?

Duff-Man says....you go to http://register.apple.com/ to register Apple products....but as I said above, IIRC the free macWorlds is 6 months and only on "big ticket" items like computers, not a small software purchase like the OS......oh yeah!