Number Of Computers For Install?

Alright, so the impending release of CS4 has me desperately wanting to purchase Photoshop CS4.
I'm in grade 10, which means I could get it through the educational discount, for $300 (for extended), which sure beats $1000 regular.
HOWEVER,
If I want my mother to pay for it for me, I can only convince her to do so if I can install it on both my and my sister's computers. We both have MacBooks.
So my question is, how many licenses are there going to be with it, and will I be able to install and run it on both of our computers?

Although, it's also technically possible that one person could be on both of their computers at the same time, no?
I suppose I just feel that it's ridiculous I can't even share within my own family.
Considering I'm not even illegally downloading this, or borrowing from a friend, but actually buying it, I just feel that this it's overly insane that I can't share with my sister.
Anyways, this whole thing throws me of the idea of ever buying from Adobe.
I mean, I understand not wanting it on a hundred different computers, or for it to be used outside of one household, but I feel like this is silly.
Sorry for the personal opinions, but I honestly stand by them.
Anyways, I suppose I'll just be buying the one copy, and I'll only install it on my computer?
My sister's at university, and at her friends' houses more of the time than at home, so sharing with designated times where it's ok to use it and others where it isn't is out of the question.
Also, in regard to the owner vs. user, I understand that Adobe can watch your use on a computer, but how can they actually know who's using the computer. Really, it's all circumstantial, and depends on how you word or argue it.
So what are the odds, or the likliehood of Adobe following up on two different users using it?
I have no intent to try and install on more than two computers, but I really can't say that I wouldn't install it on both if I just bought one copy.
I really wouldn't like to break the law by downloading a pirated version, but I have no moral issues with sharing the program with my sister - even if it is against their terms.
HOWEVER,
I obviously don't want Adobe suing me/my mother for trying to share with my sister...
So yeah, what's the risk involved?
Or is this type of discussion against forum rules?
*has seen far too many stuck-up rules on various forums these days*

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