when is the new OS X coming out?
Some time in October.
And how long in advance can you buy a new machine and get a cheap/free upgrade?
You'll have to wait for Apple to officially announce something.
Well, if we followed the recipe...should be cake. A demon-violence-free-zone cake.
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Tom Scola - Sep 05, 2007 4:55:18 pm PDT #2660 of 25496
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
NoiseDesign - Sep 05, 2007 5:05:31 pm PDT #2661 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
Seeing as I've purchased 4 Macs in the past 4 days hopefully they will have some kind of deal.
Tom Scola - Sep 05, 2007 5:13:55 pm PDT #2662 of 25496
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
On 4/12/2005, Apple officially announced that the release date for Tiger would be on 4/29, and then only Macs purchased after 4/12 were eligible for a $9.95 upgrade.
NoiseDesign - Sep 05, 2007 5:22:09 pm PDT #2663 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
True. They've been bad in that regard in the past. At least I'll probably be able to buy a family pack license and do 5 machines for $199.
tommyrot - Sep 05, 2007 5:30:56 pm PDT #2664 of 25496
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
What would happen, if one were to buy a single copy and install it in multiple machines. I mean, hypothetically. Not that I would ever do that. Not that I ever did that once and nothing bad happened...
NoiseDesign - Sep 05, 2007 5:48:56 pm PDT #2665 of 25496
Our wings are not tired
Nothing bad happens. Apple doesn't do that level of copy protection on their software.
I make it a habit to always buy the family packs because Apple makes it so easy to get the 5 license pack for less that the price of two licenses so I'm happy to spend the little extra money and stay legal, and to encourage Apple to continue this practice. If a company makes it affordable, easy, and reasonable to stay legal then I will certainly do it.
omnis_audis - Sep 05, 2007 8:48:20 pm PDT #2666 of 25496
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I agree. We must encourage reasonable prices on stuff. Plus, I'm a huge Apple fan, and wants them to stay alive.
Sue - Sep 06, 2007 3:43:45 am PDT #2667 of 25496
hip deep in pie
I knew when I bought my new Nano last month that there was likely a new line of iPods coming soon, but I didn't think there would be such a price drop. The new 8G Nanos are Cdn $80 cheaper than the old ones. Damn me and my bad timing!
Jessica - Sep 06, 2007 3:51:37 am PDT #2668 of 25496
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I was unable to install my copy of Tiger onto DH's computer, fwiw -- it wouldn't recognize the serial number. (When Leopard comes out I'll probably just shell out for the family pack.)
It also occured to me late yesterday that with the new unlocking options for the iPhone (and of course the price drop), there's really no reason for me to want an iPod Touch instead. Hmmm.
Glamcookie - Sep 06, 2007 5:32:42 am PDT #2669 of 25496
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister
GF and I love our iPhones but I gotta say, it burns to have such a price reduction after only a couple of months. It figures the first time I'm an "early adopter" I get pretty suckered. I thought it'd be at least 6 months before there'd be a price drop or new iPhone, and even then I didn't think it'd drop $200. Kinda shady. At least I do love it.