> Today's Apple computers require some connection in the beginning to "sign-up", "register", download "approved" software, etc. I believe that is not the case.

> Today's Apple computers require some connection in the beginning to "sign-up", "register", download "approved" software, etc. I believe that is not the case. It is strongly suggested during the sign-up process, and some functionality depends on it, but it is not required, as far as I know.