On Apr 25, 2010, at 8:48 AM, Dan wrote: > At 1:02 AM -0400 4/25/2010, Mark Sokolovsky wrote: >> Actually there is an unlimited usage on the install discs. Unlike Windows >> install discs, As long as someone purchases it, and you have it, you can >> install it on as many computers as you desire. > > Wrong. > > The FIRST link provided by googling "apple mac os license" takes you to a > page that contains all of Apple's licenses. > <http://www.apple.com/legal/sla/> > > The license on the basic retail kit authorizes you to install the software on > ONE computer. > > The family pack lets you do up to FIVE computers. > > Apple DOES NOT and has not ever offered an unlimated license.
However, Apple does not track that usage. You can in a practical sense, use a single disk to install as many times as you wish....you're just violating the licensing agreement and could be sued. (this is vastly more likely if you're a business) -- Bruce Johnson "Wherever you go, there you are" B. Banzai, PhD -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
