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Can I use purchased software on other computers?

Asked by hmyllyko

Couldn't find this covered in the Ubuntu Software Center help.

If I buy software from Ubuntu's software center, will I be able to download and use it on other machines that run Ubuntu? I.e. if I buy software using my netbook, will that software be accessible for my desktop as well (via the software center/purchase tool) or do I need to purchase it again for another machine?

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Best Mohsin Falak (fi8er1) said : 		#1

All the applications purchased through the Ubuntu Software Centre will be linked to your UbutuOne SSO account (You have to configure it manually) allowing you to re-download the item at a later date on any Ubuntu installed system or if you re-install Ubuntu, etc.

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hmyllyko (heli-myllykoski-deactivatedaccount) said : 		#2

Thanks Mohsin Falak, that solved my question.

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actionparsnip (andrew-woodhead666) said : 		#3

I suggest you check the license. There may be some which may permit it, others may have a per-system licensing style.

That's my guess, others may know better

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Sam_ (and-sam) said : 		#4

Unable to find something sufficient which describes licensing, which fee goes to Canonical, which criteria software needs to fulfill and so on.
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/SoftwareCenter#Commercial%20software