Can I install my new iMac's OS X Lion software on my other Macs?

I've just acquired a new iMac with the latest version of OS X installed.  I also have an older iMac and a MacBook, both running Snow Leopard and meeting all requirements to run Lion.  Can I use the new iMac's software if all the other Macs are registered in my name?

darin1964 wrote:
I've just acquired a new iMac with the latest version of OS X installed.  I also have an older iMac and a MacBook, both running Snow Leopard and meeting all requirements to run Lion.  Can I use the new iMac's software if all the other Macs are registered in my name?
No
The license that accompany's an installed version on a new Mac does not allow use on additional machines, but you can purchase and download a copy on one of your other machines and use it on as many as you own.

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