Re: windows xp, home edition on 2 computers

From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers_at_nospamcableone.net)
Date: 03/04/04


Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 19:08:19 -0700

Greetings --

    Why do you always omit the facts that the OP would have to lie to
do this, and that the OP did _not_ purchase the software, he only
purchased a license to use it?

Bruce Chambers

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"CS" <nomail@hotmail.com> wrote in message 
news:07ac40p959h8d4d5vnpalrdrqbolipkrap@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 07:25:27 -0800, "Mike"
> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
>>Is it possible to use the same copy of windows xp home
>>edition on 2 computers in the same home?
>
> Yes, it's possible but it would be a violation of the MS End Users
> License Agreement.   However, what you do in your own home with
> software you purchased is your own business. 


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