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    Snow Leopard Family Pack while away from home?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by codeoverride, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. codeoverride

    codeoverride Notebook Evangelist

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    My dad just bought the upgrade to Snow Leopard as a Family Pack. I'm currently away from home (overseas) for the next 3 months. Do you guys know if there is a way for me to upgrade my OS using my dad's license while away from home? (preferably without needing him to physically mail me the CD) Thanks in advance :)
     
    codeoverride, Aug 29, 2009
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  2. doh123

    doh123 Without ME its just AWESO

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    well the license does cover the same household, so if your living with your parents normally, it should cover your machine.... you should be able to get any copy of Snow Leopard you want and install it, as your license is already covered.
     
    doh123, Aug 29, 2009
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  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    If you can't get your hands on an actual disc to do the installation, the only remaining way is probably to Torrent it, and doing that with an operating system is a fool's errand.

    The "license" is essentially the original box with the serial # on it - Snow doesn't check or ask in any way for identifier info from either the DVD or box during the install. Unlike a certain Washington State-based company, Apple relies on the honor system among its user base for OS installs/upgrades.
     
    ClearSkies, Aug 29, 2009
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  4. S.SubZero

    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    Fixed this for you.
     
    S.SubZero, Aug 30, 2009
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  5. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    wow!!so even a beggar can torrent mac os x and install it???he could just pretend he has thrown away his box.. :rolleyes:
     
    Luke1708, Aug 30, 2009
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  6. S.SubZero

    S.SubZero Notebook Deity

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    You own a Mac, so you may just be talking sarcasm, but OS X has never had copy protection or had any mechanism to prevent installation on multiple machines. It really is honor based. That said, when you buy that 15.4" Macbook Pro, Apple has made the money they wanted to make off you, even more if you opt for the AppleCare and maybe a subscription to MobileMe and hey don't forget to check out iTunes. Did you want to get an iPod too? Buy a Mac and get a free Touch! Check out all those apps at the App Store!

    Still, legal purchase of software is the safer and more morally-compatible thing to do. I got Snow Leopard at Fry's for a whopping $28.
     
    S.SubZero, Aug 30, 2009
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