computer questions answered?

Question

If you own three computers do you need to purchase three copies of software or can you use it on all three machines?

Answer 1

Great Question. Yes, by purchasing the product, you can install it on as many machines as you'd like in your home or small business. Have a great day. Larry Radio Shack 01-9590

Answer 2

To build on the previous answer, check your software. Generally speaking it'll indicate whether it's single or multi-license. For home use, some software packages let you install on up to 3 machines, others (such as Microsoft Office) only let you install on a single machine.

However, you should also consider the Educational License version of software. Not only is it less expensive, but generally an Educational license lets you install on the teacher/student's main computer and up to three others that the student or teacher would use in the capacity of educational activities.

When in doubt, try and find the "EULA" (End-User License Agreement) found in your software as it usually details the terms defining how many systems you may install that license of software on.

Answer 3

i ever thought about this question.

if the software is just like any other transport card and the different computers you have are just like the different mode of travel, then i frankly say it depends more on if the computers ("mode of travel") accept the software ("transport card").

the above concept is more logical than saying the software has a license.

if so, then computers hardware makers have to liase with the software makers about the license rather than letting the customers take all the trouble to acquire licenses for different computers if the analogue above is true to say.

for 1, the computers hardware makers can categorise the different categories of softwares it accepts and the computers hardware makers can make the hardware programming differentiate the different kinds of software being installed in their computers and prompt the customers if the software is not accepted yet and the computers-hardware-and -software-makers can issue at the point of sale of the computers a licensing customer card which can pay the license fee for the software and hardware through the internet through secured method(s).

ps: the licensing fee must be transparent as to how it is formulated as the customers need to have confidence in using their hard-earned money for paying the software and hardware license fees.

mercury of love

Answer 4

Usually not, but it really depends on the software. Check with the manufacturer. Or go to the backup support center or whatever it's called.

Answer 5

Well, legally, it depends on the license that comes with the software. However, with most programs you shouldn't have a problem at all.

Answer 6

depends on the software...some software don't care if you run them on multiple computers...others such as xp do.

Answer 7

yes. windows can do it.