Re: Question about OEM XP HOME

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From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 07/20/04 

Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2004 17:19:00 -0600

As usual your information is WRONG.
Microsoft does not force the OEMs "to BIOS lock their OEM Windows XP
installation disks"
That is one of the many myths perpetuated by the ignorant.
Why do you spread this myth?
BIOS locking is one of many options the OEM are given.
Many OEM choose it as a simple and cheap means to comply with
licensing agreements.
The OEMs could just as easily agree to furnish retail Windows XP with
all the associated benefits...including higher cost.
Cost is a factor as to why the OEMs chose, on behalf of their
customers, the cheaper methods.
The customers often want the cheapest.
The fact not all OEMs choose BIOS locking is the proof of how
incorrect your information here and your site is. 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"hermes" <hermes@messenger.net> wrote in message
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> Mike wrote:
> I recommend educating yourself on your rights to use your copy of
> Windows XP how you choose to use it in the privacy of your own home.
> You can start by reading the Windows XP EULA.  By doing this, you
may
> find terms in there you consider unconscionable.  Then proceed to
the
> following websites:
> http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/
> http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/
> http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Unfortunately, M$ forces most if not all of the big OEM computer
> companies such as Dell, HP, and Gateway .  That means that you may
only replace your
> motherboard with an identicle one.  If you are not stuck in this
> situation though, I urge you to exercise your rights!  Good luck.
>
> --
> hermes
> DRM sux!  Treacherous Computing kills our virtual civil liberties!
> http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Windows XP crashed.
> I am the Blue Screen of Death.
> No one hears your screams

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