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Would you say this is ok? Adobe License

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hsj2011

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I've just bought a full version of Adobe CS5 Design Premium which allows you to install it on 2 Macs simultaneously, but you're only able to use it once at a time.

Now, I will have 3 systems (2 Mac Mini's in different offices and a MBP) so would obviously like it installed on all 3 but will only be using one computer at a time.

Do you think it would be ok so use a serial number sourced 'elsewhere' for the 3rd system seeing as I own a full version anyway? It's just a bit much to pay twice for such an expensive package.
 
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Not sure why you are seeking validation here. You decide, you'll be the one living with that decision.
 
This makes little logical sense. You are worried about the Terms of Use but are considering a keygen? Just use your retail key that you paid for. If they come knocking at your door, you have a legitimate copy you paid for.
 
Why bother sourcing a third? Just don't use all three at the same time, which presumably, you'd struggle to do with two hands anyway.

Not that I'm saying it's ok, COMMUNIST! :D
 
SkippyScud said:
This makes little logical sense. You are worried about the Terms of Use but are considering a keygen? Just use your retail key that you paid for. If they come knocking at your door, you have a legitimate copy you paid for.
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What I am saying is, I have paid for a product that I can use on 2 machines but need to use it on 3 machines. I was wondering about using an alternatively sourced serial number on the 3rd machine but still only use one computer at a time.

NutsNGum said:
Why bother sourcing a third? Just don't use all three at the same time, which presumably, you'd struggle to do with two hands anyway.

Not that I'm saying it's ok, COMMUNIST! :D
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That's what I want to do but I don't want to have to keep deactivating one system after every use.
 
hsj2011 said:
That's what I want to do but I don't want to have to keep deactivating one system after every use.
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So don't! The guy above me was totally correct, I assume Adobe would be far more annoyed with somebody using a keygen and installing what would essentially be an illegal 3rd copy, as opposed to someone who could with relative naïveté say, "Ok, I didn't realise I could only install it on 2, but I do have an actual copy and serial number"

As an example, I have the first logic studio, which I purchased. I may have in theory installed it on more than 2 of my own computers at one point (but never more than 3). I presume Apple to have bigger fish to fry, and Adobe are likely the same.

On the other hand, if you have a multinational design agency and you're using knocked-off software, they may take a dimmer view of that.

Don't worry so much.
 
NutsNGum said:
So don't! The guy above me was totally correct, I assume Adobe would be far more annoyed with somebody using a keygen and installing what would essentially be an illegal 3rd copy, as opposed to someone who could with relative naïveté say, "Ok, I didn't realise I could only install it on 2, but I do have an actual copy and serial number"

As an example, I have the first logic studio, which I purchased. I may have in theory installed it on more than 2 of my own computers at one point (but never more than 3). I presume Apple to have bigger fish to fry, and Adobe are likely the same.

On the other hand, if you have a multinational design agency and you're using knocked-off software, they may take a dimmer view of that.

Don't worry so much.
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Thanks :)

I was under the impression that I could only install and activate CS5 on two computers simultaneously but will have a look.
 
I'm pretty sure that once you install & authorize on the 1st 2 machines, Your 3rd install will fail. When Creative Suite dials home to authorize your install, it will see that it's already been authorized on two other computers. There are apparently tricks you can do to authorize your machine without the software actually hitting the adobe servers but I've never tried myself as I have legit copies. If you decise to go ahead and try the triple install, please report back and let us know if it works. Good luck.
 
Adobe's activation servers won't allow activation on more than two machines. If you install on 3 you'll have to deactivate on one machine before you can activate on a third.
 
Just thought I'd post an update. I got my CS5 last week and have successfully installed it on all 3 of my systems with the same serial number without any issues :)
 
hsj2011 said:
Just thought I'd post an update. I got my CS5 last week and have successfully installed it on all 3 of my systems with the same serial number without any issues :)
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Were you able to activate all three?
 
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