Microsoft refines Vista license

[Tom Porterfield]

Microsoft has updated the EULA for vista in regards to transferring the
license from one device to another. Section 15.a of the EULA previously
stated that you could transfer the license to another device one time.
Section 15.a now reads as follows:

"You may uninstall the software and install it on another device for your
use. You may not do so to share this license between devices."

Note that this does not apply to Windows Anytime Upgrade Software, which is
documented in section 15.b. That still reads as follows:

Windows Anytime Upgrade Software. The first user of the software may
reassign the license to another device one time, but only if the license
terms of the software you upgraded from allows reassignment.

This is mentioned in the Windows Vista Team blog at
http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/w...-to-windows-vista-retail-licensing-terms.aspx.

The full EULA can be found at
http://download.microsoft.com/docum...lish_36d0fe99-75e4-4875-8153-889cf5105718.pdf.

 

[David Wilkinson]

Microsoft has updated the EULA for vista in regards to transferring the
license from one device to another. Section 15.a of the EULA previously
stated that you could transfer the license to another device one time.
Section 15.a now reads as follows:

"You may uninstall the software and install it on another device for
your use. You may not do so to share this license between devices."

Note that this does not apply to Windows Anytime Upgrade Software, which
is documented in section 15.b. That still reads as follows:

Windows Anytime Upgrade Software. The first user of the software may
reassign the license to another device one time, but only if the license
terms of the software you upgraded from allows reassignment.

This is mentioned in the Windows Vista Team blog at
http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/w...-to-windows-vista-retail-licensing-terms.aspx.


The full EULA can be found at
http://download.microsoft.com/docum...lish_36d0fe99-75e4-4875-8153-889cf5105718.pdf.

So who says protest does not make a difference?

David Wilkinson

 

[MICHAEL]

Sometimes, even a behemoth can be moved.

Thank you, Microsoft... and to all those who spoke up

and spoke out.

<quote>

Our intention behind the original terms was genuinely geared toward combating piracy; however,
it's become clear to us that those original terms were perceived as adversely affecting an
important group of customers: PC and hardware enthusiasts. You who comprise the enthusiast
market are vital to us for several reasons, not least of all because of the support you've
provided us throughout the development of Windows Vista. We respect the time and expense you
go to in customizing, building and rebuilding your hardware and we heard you that the previous
terms were seen as an impediment to that -- it's for that reason we've made this change. I
hope that this change provides the flexibility you need, and gives you more reason to be
excited about the upcoming retail release of our new operating system.

</quote>

http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/w...-to-windows-vista-retail-licensing-terms.aspx

 

[googolplex]

So who says protest does not make a difference?

David Wilkinson

Well if you read this newsgroup you will see that many protest against
protesting...

they want to swallow whatever MS pushes down their throats and they see that
as progress and "change for the better"

That only one transfer thing was very bad... and they started getting afraid
that no one would buy vista, not even the gullible.

 

[Saucy Sass]

Yes! Thanks to the folks at Microsoft for this. It makes sense, is
reasonable and fair, and is much easier to live with.

Saucy

 

[Daze N. Knights]

Sometimes, even a behemoth can be moved.

Thank you, Microsoft... and to all those who spoke up

and spoke out.

<quote>

Our intention behind the original terms was genuinely geared toward
combating piracy; however, it's become clear to us that those original
terms were perceived as adversely affecting an important group of
customers: PC and hardware enthusiasts. You who comprise the enthusiast
market are vital to us for several reasons, not least of all because of
the support you've provided us throughout the development of Windows
Vista. We respect the time and expense you go to in customizing,
building and rebuilding your hardware and we heard you that the previous
terms were seen as an impediment to that -- it's for that reason we've
made this change. I hope that this change provides the flexibility you
need, and gives you more reason to be excited about the upcoming retail
release of our new operating system.

</quote>

http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/w...-to-windows-vista-retail-licensing-terms.aspx

Yay!

 

[Guest]

Yes !!

Now I'll look into getting Vista.

Was thinking of it at first for my kids system (love the parental controls),
but wasn't looking at upgrading the system tell the end of next year at the
earliest. With this update, I don't have to worry about there system getting
too old before the OS dies.

(FYI we use trickle down upgrades in our house, I get the new stuff, and
what is replaced goes down the line of systems works great, 2-3 Upgrades
for the price of 1)

 

[Alias]

Yes! Thanks to the folks at Microsoft for this. It makes sense, is
reasonable and fair, and is much easier to live with.

Saucy

It would be nice to find out what constitutes "another device" and how
much can I upgrade/replace defective components on ONE computer and it
still be the same "device". It would also be nice to know if there will
be a generic OEM version and if the 120 day clean slate trip will exist.

Alias

 

[xfile]

Well, I did not mention it before although I knew the trick.

A device is defined (in EULA) a physical hardware - so that means the case
is included.

If you "assign" the license to the case of the computer, you may never
exceed the limitation. LOL!

But that's the wording game, and most people prefer to follow a fair rule
such as this revised version.

Yes! Thanks to the folks at Microsoft for this. It makes sense, is
reasonable and fair, and is much easier to live with.

Saucy

It would be nice to find out what constitutes "another device" and how
much can I upgrade/replace defective components on ONE computer and it
still be the same "device". It would also be nice to know if there will be
a generic OEM version and if the 120 day clean slate trip will exist.

Alias

 

[xfile]

Knights and blind followers.

So who says protest does not make a difference?

David Wilkinson

 

[Guest]

I'm all for it now as well. A happy customer, as Microsoft listens!! Good
job!

 

[xfile]

I'm all for it now as well. A happy customer, as Microsoft listens!!
Good
job!

 

[Brian Wescombe]

I'm all for it now as well. A happy customer, as Microsoft listens!!
Good
job!

Yes, well done MS for taking notice!