Bruce Chambers said:
Technically, the answer depends upon the specific type of OEM installation
CD you received with the computer. If it was a generic OEM CD, such as
distributed by small systems builders, it should install. If, however, you
have a branded OEM CD provided by a major computer manufacturer, it
probably will not install, and almost certainly should not activate. If
you have an OEM Recovery/Restore CD, it very probably can't be used on any
computer other than the make/model for which it was designed.
Legally, the answer depends upon where you live. If you live in the
United States, or another country that recognizes intellectual property
laws that actually protect the creator of the property, and/or the laws of
other countries, then an OEM version must be sold with a piece of hardware
(normally a motherboard or hard rive, if not an entire PC) and is
_permanently_ bound to the first PC on which it's installed. An OEM
license, once installed, is not legally transferable to another computer
under _any_ circumstances.
_any_ circumstances??? No, only in a mutually agreable circumstance(s).
Microsoft is no looter, it's good we cleared that one up.
If, however, you live in a country where intellectual property laws and
the rights of the creators are given short shrift, such as Russia, China,
India, and parts of the EU, then it may be legal to reuse an OEM license.
Of course, such "legality" does not magically bestow technical capability,
so the conditions mentioned in the first paragraph still apply.
No it doesn't, it bestows in all reality though, who needs the hope of
magic.
Ultimately, the answer depends upon *your* sense ethics.
In recognition of what you handed your money over for, that where the
contract begins. Funny how you're enforecing EULA and MS doesn't really want
to go on a mass refund your money for Windows returned venture. Why that
wouldn't be good business at all. Let's look at it for a cartesian common
sense point of view Bruce, someone buys WinXP and with one copy will thrice
(that's 3 times Bruce) install it on their home computers. MS catches wind
of this (cause people like you dob them in, hate to be your neighbour) and
says, you don't agree with EULA! Well just hand back my disc (and
packaging), here's your refund.... ????? Now everyones puzzled ???? Crikey!
I know why MS doesn't have EULA police, their bottom line would only be
black, instead of bold and black. Thanks Bruce you have now made me see the
light why no action has been taken by MS on these EULA infringments, it's
better to have some than none. Because that person ain't buying 3 copies of
WinXP.
Also legally any half witted person (yes Bruce at least half a wit is
required) would rub their (MS) faces on the EULA paper and walk out of court
a smiling person.
When you first booted up that old computer with the OEM license, you were
prompted to either agree to the license terms, or not.
You don't have to agree and still install it, yes Bruce legally. Or MS can
come collect their software with a full refund. You a businesman Bruce?
From your post, it seems clear that you agreed to be bound by the terms of
the OEM license. So, if your given word has *NO* value, if your signature
on a contract is meaningless, if you have no integrity, then you can feel
free to attempt to reuse that OEM license.
EULA has no value and, there's no need to attempt, just do it. It seems that
MS is not interested in enforcing EULA, but you Bruce, well I'm sure you'll
tell us all about it. Just let me light the fire, cup of tea?
Can't help but to think the Ministry of Sh!t is changing it's licensing
scheme (that assurance program idea) because EULA is a white wash. And you
Bruce?
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