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Originally Posted by screwballl
Any service that does have a "backup" or multiple device option tends to limit it to their own service or devices... backup on THEIR servers, usage with THEIR software... like the Kindle, Kindle for PC, Kindle for Mac, for iPad, backup using their service.
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Amazon has no such restriction with regard to backups. Granted, they like to tout their archive as an infallible backup, but they specifically state: "You can keep additional back-ups of your content by saving a copy to your computer or another storage device." It's on this page:
Your Kindle Library Content
I don't have a Mac or an iPad so I can't speak to Apple's policies except for iTunes, which we've already covered.
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Originally Posted by screwballl
As a long time computer tech, MOST software licenses allow for ONE installation, on one computer, unless it is specifically a multi-license purchase. Look closely, the wording typically states that it can be transferred from one computer to another if the first one either has it removed/uninstalled, or that computer is no longer functional. Some people misinterpret that as allowing for two installations at a time.
This is why it always helps to read the End User Agreement before attempting to backup, change, or install it on another PC.
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Perhaps the difference in our experience may be in the software we've used. I do read EULAs quite thoroughly, and many of them do specifically allow a desktop and a laptop installation for one user only. It's usually some variation of "The primary user of the Computer on which the Software is installed may install a second copy of the Software for his or her exclusive use on either a portable Computer or a Computer located at his or her home, provided the Software on the portable or home Computer is not used at the same time as the Software on the primary Computer." This particular example is from Adobe, and the language is present in many of their EULAs.
As I said, perhaps this comes down to the difference in the software we've used. My focus has been graphics and design with some video work thrown in, hence an abundance of Adobe products. Fortunately I've avoided any dongled software. The last thing I need is to try to keep track of a little doohickey.