Front Row on other infrared laptops?

I have a Powerbook Pismo with infared. Is this usable for front row?
and if so...
I know it won't install on this older model, but is there a way to get this app over to it over to it, or is this considered pirating?
sj
imac G5 1.9-10.4.8/Pismo(G4'd)550-10.4.8/B&W G3(G4'd)500-10.3.9 & 9.2/Ipod mini    

Front Row is Apple software that has a license only for the computer it was purchased with. Copying it from one computer to another would be software piracy.
When Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) is released this spring, it will include Front Row for all computers. So, you may be able to get Front Row legally this way. However, the system requirements for Mac OS X 10.5 have not been released yet, it's possible you won't be able to run it on a G3-based computer even if it has a G4 upgrade.
You might consider using a third-party alternative like .
-Doug

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