hey guys, just one quick question ya.....i've got an iWORK 09' original copy, the question is how many macs can i install with the disc? any limitations?
cause i realized that there is no SN or register code or what so ever

@gurus your license covers one usage. Apple doesn't enforce it.

Only limited by your conscience and the extent of your respect for the intellectual property of a large American company. :-) Technically no, there's no limit.

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Added on February 23, 2011, 4:18 pmUpgrade the ram cheaply and, if possible, buy cheap ACPP. Base your selling price on Apple's retail price for RAM & ACPP. Look for a rich & uninformed Mac user, preferably a dumb one since it'll be harder for them to argue with you if they can't speak, and you might just cover your initial expense or even make a slight profit.

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Added on February 23, 2011, 4:27 pmRM5800? When did you sell this? That's a stupendously low price. Wish I knew about it.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 23 2011, 04:27 PM

ic.....no wonder it does not require any sort of registration.

The iWork downloadable version has a serial number but the retail ones don't.

means the download version is limited to 1 user and the retail ones dont?

@gurus apalaa... the downloaded one has no difference, just that after 30 days it will ask you for serial number.

if you take that serial number and install for 5 Macs... and get caught, go ahead.

if you buy the retail version and install for 5 Macs... and get caught, also, go ahead.

lol....so what happen if i get caught?
can they do anything or will they?

I'm using MacBook 13' Unibody 2008 model. After 2years of using, the battery now showing the service battery warning. So means I gotta change a new battery?

It depends. How old are you? First time offender, I assume? Probably just a fine.

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Added on February 23, 2011, 10:20 pmHow long does it last now? Just use it till the run time is no longer acceptable by you. Also try to recalibrate the battery. What's the cycle count? I had a MBA that showed the "Service Battery" warning even though the battery was OK. Recalibrated according to Apple's instructions a few times and it was gone.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Feb 23 2011, 10:20 PM

definitely old enough to get jailed
any cases where ppl get caught? fine?

@ gurus enforcement is up to the local Business Software Alliance. would you like me to contact them to come audit your office?

This post has been edited by xaw5126: Feb 24 2011, 12:26 PM

What is snow leapard or lion meant to mac? Is it different version of mac OSX? Do we need to pay for the upgrade?

@ Isaac Chong each release of Mac OS X has a marketing name.

typically, upgrades are not free.
the last upgrade (10.5 to 10.6) cos RM109 only. Also, all Macs purchased after the release of a new version will come with the new version.

source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Mac_OS_X

do you think a person buy a macbook not for designing is a waste of resources?

@monked that depends on the user. there's nothing in a Mac nowadays that makes it a "designer" -oriented computer.

I've been recommending Macs because they're easier to use. like a BMW, where you don't need to know anything about engines or transmissions or drive ratios. to drive a BMW, you need to know how to steer (turn the round one left to go left and right to go right) and the pedals (left one to stop, right one to go) and the P.R.N.D ...

@xaw5126 do you mind if i PM and ask more about mac? I'm interest with mac but not that sure to take my 1st step :S

That sounds weird to me, do you mean low end cars like Proton requires you to know about the technicalities?

But I have to say after trying Macs few years ago I will still continue to support Mac as my secondary computer. I still need windows as my primary for a lot of reasons =D

@ xaw5126.....do u think its hard to drive an automatic proton/perodua or any other car models now days? the answer is "NO" cause they are all user friendly enough. when we talk about BMW, its about the quality and precision engineering compare to proton or perodua.
u dont have to know about the engine driving a myvi though....
for me, i just love mac OS compare to windows although i have been using windows for the last 15 years at least
btw, i totally ditched windows as i dont really need windows to run any of my programs or what so ever. mac os does it all for me

This post has been edited by gurus: Feb 24 2011, 08:07 PM

hi all, just to know, is it necessary to charge the battery up to 8 hrs for a new MBA (just like when we buy a new
hp)? sorry if this is such a noob Q..
thanks

This post has been edited by mr_civicfd1: Feb 24 2011, 08:13 PM