up vote 0 down vote favorite
share [g+] share [fb]

My friend purchased FCP and CS4, and would like to let me use it. We have been told that using the license key on 2 computers is allowed...is that true and can you do more than that?

link|improve this question
50% accept rate
feedback

2 Answers

up vote 1 down vote accepted

The license for CS4 does permit installation on two computers (one desktop, one portable/home computer) but only for the same license holder per the EULA. Additionally CS4 will only allow you to activate the applications on two computers at a time.

Final Cut can only legally be licensed for one desktop and one laptop per serial number (volume serial numbers excluded) for the license holder per the EULA but not run at the same time.

Since you are not the license holder you are not permitted to install or use any of the programs listed. Nor is the license holder permitted to let you use them. However it is possible to use CS4 and Final Cut on more than one Mac - but be sure you're on the right side of licensing.

link|improve this answer
Out of curiosity, how would they know if you did run the program on more than 2 computers? Thanks for the answer, I will let my friend know! – Kato Oct 21 '09 at 9:19
@Kato: Adobe uses activation, while Final Cut checks to see it is the only serial number on the network at startup. – Chealion Oct 21 '09 at 16:14
What does activation do? – Kato Oct 22 '09 at 17:46
1  
Product activation is a license validation procedure required by some proprietary computer software programs. Without activation the product will not work. Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_activation – Chealion Oct 22 '09 at 21:40
Thanks for the clarification! :) – Kato Oct 23 '09 at 7:24
feedback
up vote 0 down vote

If these are both standard off the shelf products, you can install them as many times as you like on as many computers as you like and let as many people use them as you like as long as it is not installed on more than one machine at any single point in time

link|improve this answer
feedback

Your Answer

 
or
required, but never shown
discard

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.