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  Mavericks update Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> - 2013-10-04 18:29 -0400
    Re: Mavericks update Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> - 2013-10-04 19:25 -0700
      Re: Mavericks update Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2013-10-05 12:43 +0000
        Re: Mavericks update Bread <BreadWithSpam@Fractious.net> - 2013-10-05 09:01 -0700
      Re: Mavericks update Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> - 2013-10-05 09:12 -0400
        Re: Mavericks update Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> - 2013-10-05 07:43 -0700
          Re: Mavericks update Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2013-10-06 12:53 +0000
            Re: Mavericks update Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> - 2013-10-06 08:27 -0700
              Re: Mavericks update Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2013-10-06 22:24 +0000
                Re: Mavericks update Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> - 2013-10-06 18:29 -0400
                  Re: Mavericks update Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> - 2013-10-06 16:05 -0700
                    Re: Mavericks update George Kerby <ghost_topper@hotmail.com> - 2013-10-06 19:06 -0500
                  Re: Mavericks update Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2013-10-06 23:39 +0000
                    Re: Mavericks update Fred Moore <fmoore@gcfn.org> - 2013-10-07 12:06 -0400
                  Re: Mavericks update Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2013-10-07 18:52 +1300
                    Re: Mavericks update Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> - 2013-10-07 16:29 -0400
                      Re: Mavericks update Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2013-10-08 19:30 +1300
                Re: Mavericks update Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> - 2013-10-06 16:04 -0700
        Re: Mavericks update George Kerby <ghost_topper@hotmail.com> - 2013-10-05 10:08 -0500
    Re: Mavericks update FPP <fredp151@gmail.com> - 2013-10-05 01:30 -0400
      Re: Mavericks update Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> - 2013-10-04 22:53 -0700
        Re: Mavericks update JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca> - 2013-10-05 05:51 -0400
          Re: Mavericks update Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2013-10-06 09:41 +1300
        Re: Mavericks update Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> - 2013-10-05 09:14 -0400
          Re: Mavericks update Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> - 2013-10-05 07:46 -0700
            Re: Mavericks update Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2013-10-06 12:56 +0000
              Re: Mavericks update Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2013-10-07 09:18 +1300
          Re: Mavericks update Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2013-10-06 09:45 +1300
            Re: Mavericks update Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> - 2013-10-05 19:23 -0400
      Re: Mavericks update Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2013-10-05 19:32 +1200
        Re: Mavericks update Paul Sture <nospam@sture.ch> - 2013-10-05 09:38 +0200
      Re: Mavericks update Doug Anderson <ethelthelogremovethis@gmail.com> - 2013-10-05 07:40 -0700

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#49410

In article <fredp151-3D5C44.01303305102013@news.eternal-september.org>,
 FPP <fredp151@gmail.com> wrote:

> > (PS: Golden Master went out to developers yesterday so we should see 
> > it by the end of the month ...).
> 
> Last I remember, unless the new OS has been officially released, you 
> aren't entitled to a free anything.
> 
> Has this changed?

Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been officially 
announced with a release date.  Either way, Alan is out of luck in that 
regard.  But considering that the OS will probably only $20 to $30, and be 
licensed for all his Macs, that's not a bad deal.

-- 
All usenet users are quirky, but some are more quirky than others.

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#49417

On 13-10-05 01:53, Michelle Steiner wrote:

> Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been officially 
> announced with a release date. 

Fuzzy memory here, but at one point, didn't Apple annouce that anyone
who bought a Mac within the last X days (I think X was like 30 or 90)
was eligible for a free upgrade ?

Would Apple use the date the computer "registered" itself when first
connected to Internet, or would it use a sales database where the serial
number is logged at time of sale ?

In the former case, you could wait until Mavericks ship date is
announced to first power up your machine and register it. At which
point, Apple would think your machine is eligible for free upgrade.

In the later case, you can't cheat because serial number was logged at
time of sale.

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#49467

In article <524fe11b$0$44153$c3e8da3$38634283@news.astraweb.com>, JF
Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca> wrote:
> On 13-10-05 01:53, Michelle Steiner wrote:
> > 
> > Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been officially 
> > announced with a release date. 
> 
> Fuzzy memory here, but at one point, didn't Apple annouce that anyone
> who bought a Mac within the last X days (I think X was like 30 or 90)
> was eligible for a free upgrade ?
> 
> Would Apple use the date the computer "registered" itself when first
> connected to Internet, or would it use a sales database where the serial
> number is logged at time of sale ?
> 
> In the former case, you could wait until Mavericks ship date is
> announced to first power up your machine and register it. At which
> point, Apple would think your machine is eligible for free upgrade.
> 
> In the later case, you can't cheat because serial number was logged at
> time of sale.

It's based on the purchased date on your sales receipt / invoice. If
you choose not to use your new Mac for years, then that's your choice,
but you won't qualify for a free upgrade to Mac OS X 10.15. (And yes,
there are people stupid enough ot do this - I know one person who
bought a second Windows PC as a "backup" and it's still stting unused
in the original box years later.)

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#49424

On 2013.10.05 01:53 , Michelle Steiner wrote:
> In article <fredp151-3D5C44.01303305102013@news.eternal-september.org>,
>   FPP <fredp151@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>> (PS: Golden Master went out to developers yesterday so we should see
>>> it by the end of the month ...).
>>
>> Last I remember, unless the new OS has been officially released, you
>> aren't entitled to a free anything.
>>
>> Has this changed?
>
> Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been officially
> announced with a release date.  Either way, Alan is out of luck in that
> regard.  But considering that the OS will probably only $20 to $30, and be
> licensed for all his Macs, that's not a bad deal.

I thought there was a period before the release that was also covered - 
about a month - for newly bought Macs.


-- 
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional,
illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media,
which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible
to pick up a piece of shit by the clean end."
                                                  -Unknown

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#49435

In article <-JednezQUP4Kjc3PnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@giganews.com>,
 Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:

> > Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been 
> > officially announced with a release date.  Either way, Alan is out of 
> > luck in that regard.  But considering that the OS will probably only 
> > $20 to $30, and be licensed for all his Macs, that's not a bad deal.
> 
> I thought there was a period before the release that was also covered - 
> about a month - for newly bought Macs.

That could be; I do know that whatever the period is, it won't be stated 
until the release date is announced.

Current rumors are that the release date will be announced on October 15, 
with invitations to the event issued on October 8.

-- 
All usenet users are quirky, but some are more quirky than others.

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#49521

In message <michelle-8FCB66.07465005102013@news.eternal-september.org> 
  Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> wrote:
> In article <-JednezQUP4Kjc3PnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@giganews.com>,
>  Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:

>> > Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been 
>> > officially announced with a release date.  Either way, Alan is out of 
>> > luck in that regard.  But considering that the OS will probably only 
>> > $20 to $30, and be licensed for all his Macs, that's not a bad deal.
>> 
>> I thought there was a period before the release that was also covered - 
>> about a month - for newly bought Macs.

> That could be; I do know that whatever the period is, it won't be stated 
> until the release date is announced.

> Current rumors are that the release date will be announced on October 15, 
> with invitations to the event issued on October 8.

10.9 will probably be release on the 18th (2 weeks after the GM) as that
is their normal<1> schedule.

That has nothing to do with when an event will be held to announce it
(and the new Mac Pro).

-- 
Let the Wookiee win.

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#49566

In article <slrnl52nfm.km2.g.kreme@mbp55.local>, Lewis
<g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> wrote:

> In message <michelle-8FCB66.07465005102013@news.eternal-september.org> 
>   Michelle Steiner <michelle@michelle.org> wrote:
> > In article <-JednezQUP4Kjc3PnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@giganews.com>,
> >  Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:
> 
> >> > Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been 
> >> > officially announced with a release date.  Either way, Alan is out of 
> >> > luck in that regard.  But considering that the OS will probably only 
> >> > $20 to $30, and be licensed for all his Macs, that's not a bad deal.
> >> 
> >> I thought there was a period before the release that was also covered - 
> >> about a month - for newly bought Macs.
> 
> > That could be; I do know that whatever the period is, it won't be stated 
> > until the release date is announced.
> 
> > Current rumors are that the release date will be announced on October 15, 
> > with invitations to the event issued on October 8.
> 
> 10.9 will probably be release on the 18th (2 weeks after the GM) as that
> is their normal<1> schedule.
> 
> That has nothing to do with when an event will be held to announce it
> (and the new Mac Pro).

The reported 15 October event could be any of numerous releases
rumoured to be up-coming: Mavericks, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, iPad ... or
according to some people even the highly rumoured (and unlikely) iWatch
or iTV.

It's unlikely to be all of those in one go, but it could be a couple at
the same time.

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#49469

In article <-JednezQUP4Kjc3PnZ2dnUVZ_vydnZ2d@giganews.com>, Alan Browne
<alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:
> On 2013.10.05 01:53 , Michelle Steiner wrote:
> > In article <fredp151-3D5C44.01303305102013@news.eternal-september.org>,
> >   FPP <fredp151@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> (PS: Golden Master went out to developers yesterday so we should see
> >>> it by the end of the month ...).
> >>
> >> Last I remember, unless the new OS has been officially released, you
> >> aren't entitled to a free anything.
> >>
> >> Has this changed?
> >
> > Actually, the free update period starts when the new OS has been officially
> > announced with a release date.  Either way, Alan is out of luck in that
> > regard.  But considering that the OS will probably only $20 to $30, and be
> > licensed for all his Macs, that's not a bad deal.
> 
> I thought there was a period before the release that was also covered - 
> about a month - for newly bought Macs.

You usually are. With the new iMac having been released before
Mavericks, the same will probably apply this time and the upgrade date
will possibly start at that release date of those models.

The same also happens with many other companies, e.g. Abode's Creative
applications (until they stupidly went to the rental scheme).

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#49486

On 2013.10.05 16:45 , Your Name wrote:

> The same also happens with many other companies, e.g. Abode's Creative
> applications (until they stupidly went to the rental scheme).

You can still buy CS6-PS ($699.00, or $199.00 if you own CS5-PS) - but 
this is (officially) the last buyable version.

I have CS5.  I don't intend to rent s/w that doesn't "work" daily for 
me.  If they rented it on a basis of "work done"  ($/Tflop) then I would 
consider it.

-- 
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional,
illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media,
which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible
to pick up a piece of shit by the clean end."
                                                  -Unknown

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#49411

In article <fredp151-3D5C44.01303305102013@news.eternal-september.org>,
FPP <fredp151@gmail.com> wrote:

> In article <5ZSdnUrXr5LM3NLPnZ2dnUVZ_voAAAAA@giganews.com>,
>  Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:
> 
> > Please confirm:
> > 
> > Since I just bought this iMac (even if a lowly late 2012 refurb from 
> > Apple) I assume I'll be eligible for a free Mavericks OS update.
> > 
> > But I also assume that that update is not applicable to my other 3 Macs?
> > 
> > So I might as well just buy the upgrade license and apply same to all 4 
> > Macs.
> > 
> > (PS: Golden Master went out to developers yesterday so we should see it 
> > by the end of the month ...).
> 
> Last I remember, unless the new OS has been officially released, you 
> aren't entitled to a free anything.
> 
> Has this changed?

Alan means when Mavericks is officially released. Usually anyone who
bought a new Mac (including from Apple's refurb store) or a new OS
version within the last X days before that do get a free upgrade.

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#49415

In article <051020131932380960%YourName@YourISP.com>,
 Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:

> In article <fredp151-3D5C44.01303305102013@news.eternal-september.org>,
> FPP <fredp151@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > In article <5ZSdnUrXr5LM3NLPnZ2dnUVZ_voAAAAA@giganews.com>,
> >  Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:
> > 
> > > Please confirm:
> > > 
> > > Since I just bought this iMac (even if a lowly late 2012 refurb from 
> > > Apple) I assume I'll be eligible for a free Mavericks OS update.
> > > 
> > > But I also assume that that update is not applicable to my other 3 Macs?
> > > 
> > > So I might as well just buy the upgrade license and apply same to all 4 
> > > Macs.
> > > 
> > > (PS: Golden Master went out to developers yesterday so we should see it 
> > > by the end of the month ...).
> > 
> > Last I remember, unless the new OS has been officially released, you 
> > aren't entitled to a free anything.
> > 
> > Has this changed?
> 
> Alan means when Mavericks is officially released. Usually anyone who
> bought a new Mac (including from Apple's refurb store) or a new OS
> version within the last X days before that do get a free upgrade.

I bought my Mac mini just after Mountain Lion came out and was eligible 
for a free upgrade from the pre-installed Lion.  The upgrade wasn't 
entirely automatic however: the shop gave me a printout with a URL to 
visit where I could fill out purchase details (dealer, serial number 
etc) and claim my upgrade.

-- 
Paul Sture

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#49433

FPP <fredp151@gmail.com> writes:

> In article <5ZSdnUrXr5LM3NLPnZ2dnUVZ_voAAAAA@giganews.com>,
>  Alan Browne <alan.browne@FreelunchVideotron.ca> wrote:
> 
> > Please confirm:
> > 
> > Since I just bought this iMac (even if a lowly late 2012 refurb from 
> > Apple) I assume I'll be eligible for a free Mavericks OS update.
> > 
> > But I also assume that that update is not applicable to my other 3 Macs?
> > 
> > So I might as well just buy the upgrade license and apply same to all 4 
> > Macs.
> > 
> > (PS: Golden Master went out to developers yesterday so we should see it 
> > by the end of the month ...).
> 
> Last I remember, unless the new OS has been officially released, you 
> aren't entitled to a free anything.

Free nitpicking on usenet.

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