Legal issues with Windows Messaging System

[Alex Bod]

Would it be legal to distribute Windows Messaging System (WMS) with the
software that uses it? In other words, whether is it permissible for
independant software vendors (ISVs) to include the files wms.exe
(Windows 98) and ntwms.exe (Windows 2000/XP) into their installation
packages?

Here is an excerpt from "Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 192917"
(http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q192917):
*****
The following URL takes you to a Microsoft Web page that allows an ISV to
register for the right to redistribute the Windows 95 implementation of WMS:
http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/downloads/2003.asp

In an effort to ensure that WMS is being redistributed only in conjunction
with a developed product, the licensing process requests a name and brief
description of the product with which WMS will be distributed.
*****
But the referred page seems to not contain any information relating to WMS.

Any info and references will be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Alex Bod

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Not the right newsgroup for this. If you are a software vendor/OEM supplier
contact your account manager. If you are an end-user contact customer
support.

--
Roady [MVP] www.sparnaaij.net
Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office related News
Also Outlook FAQ, How To's, Downloads and more...

Tips of the month:
-Save Embedded Pictures in Their Original Format
-Create an Office XP CD slipstreamed with Service Pack 3