Got my OS X Lion Free!

Just out of dumb luck actually.  I had no idea when I bought my MacBook Pro, that they had a new OS coming out for it in 6 more weeks.  Six weeks have come and gone.  I’ve learned loads about OS X and why folks like it so much (or hate it depending on what side of the fence your views stand).

In all my research, I happened across a link that said I might be able to upgrade to OS X Lion for free.  When I first read it, I thought since I work for a computer parts distribution company, I had to apply for the upgrade via the company.  Though since they are not an authorized Apple dealer, that wasn’t going to happen.  After re-reading it a few times, I realized I may be in luck as I registered it on the day I got it, which was 6/8/11.  I figured it couldn’t hurt to try when the time comes.

The time came today, and to my amazement, it was super simple to fill out a quick form and voilà!  I got to download OS X Lion absolutely free!  Just saved $29.  Though as I always rib others for, I could’ve saved $1800 had I not bought it in the first place.    Though then, I’d still be a Mac Hater, instead of someone who is very much impressed with it.

Of course, being a digital download, I wanted to make a hard copy backup of it for “in case” future issues.  Quickly found a nice step by step guide.  Sadly, what they didn’t tell anyone, is that you must do this before installing Lion…  So I learned what not to do the hard way.

The install itself was super simple.  Reading the EULA took an eternity, but “oh so worth it”, so as I don’t go agreeing to having my lips sewn to someone another person’s asshole.

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Sadly though, when all was said and done, it looked pretty.  I could ping, do name lookups and everything.  But no matter how I tried, I couldn’t get Safari or Firefox to surf the net.  SO.. here’s my chance to re-download (and back up the Lion Download this time before installing it) and try again.  Hey, so far the trip has been smooth.  First hiccup during an OS major upgrade.  Stuff happens.