[Walt_Basil]

I headed to the Apple site and input my phone number and serial number. Apple shot pin number to me via the AT&T free message service. You then take that number back to the web site you were just at and enter it (along with your phone number if it isn't already there) and it gives you a credit number and pin number for use in retail and online Apple Stores. The FAQ says it will never expire. Thanks Uncle Steve!
Can you say Leopard? It's like getting a new Mac for $29. Only... not. ;-)

[netback]

I got this:
You may not be eligible.
We're sorry, but we can't locate a record of your iPhone. It could be that you've entered the requested information incorrectly. If so, please try entering it again. If the information is correct, there are several reasons why you could have recieved this message: 1. Your iPhone was purchased at the new, reduced price and is not eligible for a $100 Apple Store credit. 2. You have not activated your iPhone. You must activate your iPhone before we can process your credit. 3. You recently activated your iPhone. It may take up to 24 hours after you register your iPhone before we can process your request. After activating your phone and receiving your activation confirmation, please return to this site to receive your Apple Store credit. For questions, please email Apple at iPhonestorecredit@apple.com. Be sure to include your name, iPhone serial number, the place of purchase (AT&T, Apple Retail Store, or Apple Online Store), the date of purchase and a copy of this entire message. Please see the terms and conditions for more details about eligibility.
I bought the first day, activated like a week later...then had mine replaced by Apple like a month later.

[jgm22]

I got my credit too. I think I'm going to get the mac bluetooth earpiece. My friend and I are going halfsies on Leopard.

[ThatDrewGuy]

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I bought the first day, activated like a week later...then had mine replaced by Apple like a month later.

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This was reported elsewhere, but ya need to use the serial number on the original iphone. It should be.. on some kind of document somewhere.

[scolbert]

I know a few people who had this problem, they have an Apple replacement unit which (obviously) does not match the serial # of their original purchase and then couldn't claim the refund. they must have tagged all of these replacement units as not eligible by accident (probably lumped in with other comp units, etc.) Does the serial number in iTunes match the serial # on the back of your phone? I'd just call Apple.
sammy / mr. iPhone

[Kyan]

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I got my credit too. I think I'm going to get the mac bluetooth earpiece. My friend and I are going halfsies on Leopard.

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That's so sweet. You and your friend share the same computer?
Or are you literally splitting Leopard? Like you get spotlight and he gets finder?
You get the desktop background picture function and he gets the screen saver?
How does that actually work?

[jgm22]

we buy one copy and install it on both of our computers. Not sure how you'd split just specific programs or if its even possible

[Southern_Gent]

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we buy one copy and install it on both of our computers.

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I think the point is that installing Leopard on more than one computer is highly illegal. If one was inclined to do this, they certainly shouldn't advertise it on a public forum.

[sandbag1]

Yep, next time you install software, where you get that little box you're supposed to put the check mark in after you read the license agreement, actually read it before you check the box.

[stashmanguitar]

Buy the Family Pack version of Leopard when it comes out and have more friends split the cost with you. $199 / 5 = $40. Not a bad price. I, on the other hand, am hoping Leopard comes out before my ADC membership expires in the beginning of November so I can nab one for free. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Dan Frakes]

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Buy the Family Pack version of Leopard when it comes out and have more friends split the cost with you. $199 / 5 = $40.

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Keep in mind that the Family Pack license specifically limits you to computers in a single household.

[edmetric]

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My friend and I are going halfsies on Leopard.

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jgm22, jgm22, jgm22, you have to learn the rules. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Unlocking the iPhone, because you can, is okay. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif After all, you paid for it.
Ripping DRM protected movies, because you can, is okay. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif After all, you paid for them.
Converting DRM protected music to unprotected music, because you can, is okay. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif After all, you paid for them.
Halfsies on Leopard, because you can, is unethical, illegal, non-contractual and partly to blame for problems with the environment. Don't even get me started about whether you live in the same house for a family plan. Yes, I know you already have a license to run an Apple OS on an Apple branded computer since you own a Mac but ... show some restraint, because you can. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
You have to learn the rules. /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Am I right?

[jgm22]

i was just at the store in fifth avenue and inquired about the microsoft office suite. i was advised against buying it, and told to just get a copy from a friend. this forum isn't the place to talk about bootlegging or any of that but in reality two friends buying and splitting a copy of leopard is hardly a big deal. especially when these people have been buying mac products for years, just bought iphones, have numerous ipods, have stock in apple, own powerbooks, etc. and especially when we're only getting a $100 credit for a phone we payed $200 above retail price for.
also, i'm not sure where you get your information from but converting drm protected music to drm free music is not any more ethical than sharing a copy of leopard. it violates the contrat you have with the itunes store. if it was allowed why won't itunes allow you to convert it to an mp3 or an unprotected aac file? instead you have to create a playlist, burn to a cd and then overwrite. how is that ethical?
also this site has tons of links to hacking your iphone...this isn't very ethical either, especially the SIM free hacks. With those you're hitting two companies.

[Walt_Basil]

After much thought, I have come up with a way, I think, that allows for the even distribution of a single license for Leopard between two parties. First, we have to detail the two parties. Person A and Person B. Person A should check the I agree radio button while Person B actually clicks the Continue button to agree to the Software License Agreement. This ongoing agreement cannot be parsed physically, so it would totally have to be on the honor system, much like the Mac Virus. You know upon receipt of the infected email, delete random files from your hard drive and forward the email to everyone in your contact list. You get the picture.
Since both parties need some form of input, I suggest Person A get the mouse (which also includes either A. the USB port, or B. the Bluetooth radio. Since both Persons cannot legally have ownership of the USB infrastructure, whatever Person A chooses, Person B will get the other, and should have the appropriate hardware to use with it. I suggest the Keyboard person use the Bluetooth, while the Mouse gets the USB. This way, whoever gets the mouse can also use some type of tablet with inkwell technology for input that requires more than a few pecks on the on-screen keyboard. Thats just my input though. No pun intended.
Moving on. Displays can be separated via the mirroring. Person A can get the regular monitor, while Person B has to use either a mirror (making his own computing rather insignificant) or only the second display option.
Media shouldnt be much of an issue, as external hard drives and CD/DVD drives can be attached and added in multiple ways that would not violate the agreement.
Other than that, any applications can be claimed by the parties as long as the other party is not using said application. Person A gets iTunes while Person B gets iPhoto, etc.
Any other helpful input? Maybe something I missed?