Windows 7 may get a 'Family Pack'

**MIG-31** · Jul 2, 2009, 08:50 PM

Microsoft appears likely to offer a "Family Pack" version of Windows 7, according to language in a leaked test version of the operating system.

This week enthusiasts started buzzing over wording in the license agreement in the test build that suggests Microsoft will have an option to buy a license for Windows 7 that covers up to three PCs in the same household.
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Source: C|Net

Customgamer1 · Jul 2, 2009, 11:04 PM

How about 5?

But at least they might offer something like this.

Still can't beat OSX with only having to buy 1 copy and you can install it on as many Mac's as you want!!!

**dj_stick** · Jul 3, 2009, 01:37 AM

uhh you're only allowed to install a single user copy of OS X on a single mac computer, if you want to install on more than one, you'll need the family pack license - the only difference is there's no activation

Customgamer1 · Jul 3, 2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

uhh you're only allowed to install a single user copy of OS X on a single mac computer, if you want to install on more than one, you'll need the family pack license - the only difference is there's no activation

Right, but they make it so easy to do it is almost like they want you to install it on any mac you want lol.

I don't own a Mac, but my brother does lol.

If only Windows was so simple, but then again if they did what Apple did Microsoft would make no money since all they sell is the OS.

thunderclap · Jul 3, 2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dj_stick

uhh you're only allowed to install a single user copy of OS X on a single mac computer, if you want to install on more than one, you'll need the family pack license - the only difference is there's no activation

It all depends on how honest you want to be. You can buy a single license version and install it on as many Mac's as you want without repercussion. But seriously... with upgrades for Snow Leopard being $29 for single license or $49 for family 5 pack (or $129 vs $199 if it were their usual price) it's still hard to beat.

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Customgamer1 Fell off the tech wagon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,273 Rep Power: 74 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 may get a 'Family Pack' How about 5? But at least they might offer something like this. Still can't beat OSX with only having to buy 1 copy and you can install it on as many Mac's as you want!!! __________________ Asus Laptop: 2.5 Intel Core 2 Duo, 4gigs DDR 2, Windows 7 64bit! Windows 7 > OSX!