Re: XP Pro on a second computer
From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 07/31/04
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Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 23:10:14 -0600
Greetings --
Just as it says, right on the box, you'll need to purchase a
separate WinXP license for each computer on which you install it.
As it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems,
it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which
it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to
determine final applicability in your locale.) 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 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
-- Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH "Grumble69" <RabidOgre@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:9ff95dd0.0407302024.5fe1f4b2@posting.google.com... > I've purchased XP Pro and installed it on my primary computer. I've > got an "older" computer that I would like to upgrade to XP Pro as > well. There's no way in hell I'm going to spend another $190 for a > second copy of XP Pro. Does Microsoft sell keys at a discounted > price? I could justify say another $50. > > Worse case scenario, the second computer stays with Windows 98SE (and > I'll withhold my opinion as to whether cracks are written by pirates > or modern day Robin Hoods).
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