Greetings --
Illegal? Not in the "criminal law" sense, but it certainly seems
to be a violation of US copyright law, which is a civil offense
(unless you make 10 or more unauthorized copies, if I remember
correctly).
U.S. Code, Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 117.
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html
You can use a single retail CD for multiple installations, as long
as you've purchased an additional license for each computer beyond the
one already licensed.
As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating
systems, it's necessary (to be in compliance with the EULA, if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. The only way in which WinXP licensing differs from
that of earlier versions of Windows is that Microsoft has finally
added a copy protection and anti-theft mechanism, Product Activation,
to prevent (or at least make more difficult) multiple installations
using a single license
You can, however, buy additional licenses, assuming you have a
retail license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM
licenses. Be aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way
than you would if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a
discount retailer; Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off
their MSRP.
Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp
Bruce Chambers
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