Technically each copy of the OS is only legit for a single machine (used to be CPU before the dual CPU's) So therefore if you buy now then you still need to buy an OS for your new machine.
However as we know, historically the new install discs that come with the new hardware may well allow you to install the newer OS on your older hardware. For compatibility reasons naturally.
There is also the family license pack which meets the need for those with multiple machines.
I can understand however someone feeling that it was not in their interest to buy the latest OS for a 3 year old machine in the 1Ghz or below territory that you can't technically install a Gb of RAM on.
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