OSX License Question

TheMagicPirate · 28 Jun 2009 at 18:11

A friend of mine has asked me give him a hand updating an old G5 tower he has. One of the things he needs in OS X 10.5.

What is the legal standpoint on using my installation disc?

I know with windows you have a license key that they check, but I don't remember using one when I reformatted my Mac.

It suspect I am able to use my c.d. but I'm not sure if I'm allowed? Can come someone please shed some light on this for me?

Thanks

Spyhop · 28 Jun 2009 at 18:14

You're right. You're able to do it, but it's not strictly allowed.

I'd do it anyway.

Feek · 28 Jun 2009 at 19:08

The disc that came with your Mac won't work on his computer unless it's the same model. If you have a retail disc then it will work but the licence with it is only for one computer. There are no serial number checks but it's breaking the licence conditions. It'll effectively be software piracy.

When Snow Leopard comes out I could just buy one copy and install it on both my Mac but I'd be breaking the conditions so I'm going to buy a family pack instead.

unknowndomain · 28 Jun 2009 at 19:44

Feek is right, to be totally honest there is no need to pirate software when its good, its only crap like windows that should be pirated, although sadly I did buy my copy.