Re: same copy of xp on 2 computers?

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From: Alias (maskedandanonymous_at_aka.com)
Date: 08/24/04


Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:00:59 +0200


"kurttrail" <dontemailme@anywhereintheknownuniverse.org> wrote in message
news:em7YjJciEHA.4020@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> "Alias" <maskedandanonymous@aka.com> wrote in message
> news:2p0e5vFeomn7U1@uni-berlin.de...
>
> > For some reason I can't find a Limited Warranty for Microsoft products,
> > other than guranteeing that I don't own them and they are not finished
> > when
> > put up for sale.
> >
> > Where's the warranty, Bruce? Is there one?
> >
> > Alias
>
> It's in the EULA. Basically, the warranty is all about how MS doesn't
take
> any reponsibility any damages caused by it's defective software code.

I was talking about a warranty for the buyer, not MS ;-)

Alias
>
>
> APPENDIX
> WARRANTY AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS
> FOR
> THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
> AND ANY OTHER COUNTRY
>
> LIMITED WARRANTY
>
> LIMITED WARRANTY. Manufacturer warrants that (a) the
> SOFTWARE will perform substantially in accordance with the
> accompanying written materials for a period of ninety (90)
> days from the date of receipt, and (b) any Microsoft hardware
> accompanying the SOFTWARE will be free from defects in
> materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a
> period of one (1) year from the date of receipt. Any implied
> warranties on the SOFTWARE and Microsoft hardware are limited
> to ninety (90) days and one (1) year, respectively.
> Some states/jurisdictions do not allow limitations on duration
> of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
>
> CUSTOMER REMEDIES. Manufacturer's and its suppliers' entire
> liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at
> Manufacturer's option, either (a) return of the price paid, or
> (b) repair or replacement of the SOFTWARE or hardware that
> does not meet this Limited Warranty and which is returned to
> Manufacturer with a copy of your receipt. This Limited
> Warranty is void if failure of the SOFTWARE or hardware has
> resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any
> replacement SOFTWARE or hardware will be warranted for the
> remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days,
> whichever is longer.
>
> NO OTHER WARRANTIES. To the maximum extent permitted by
> applicable law, Manufacturer and its suppliers disclaim all
> other warranties, either express or implied, including, but
> not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and
> fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the SOFTWARE,
> the accompanying written materials, and any accompanying
> hardware. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
> rights. You may have others which vary from state
> /jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction.
>
> NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. To
> the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event
> shall Manufacturer or its suppliers be liable for any damages
> whatsoever (including without limitation, special, incidental,
> consequential, or indirect damages for personal injury, loss
> of business profits, business interruption, loss of business
> information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of the
> use of or inability to use this product, even if Manufacturer
> has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In any
> case, Manufacturer's and its suppliers' entire liability under
> any provision of this agreement shall be limited to the amount
> actually paid by you for the SOFTWARE and/or Microsoft
> hardware. Because some states/jurisdictions do not allow the
> exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or
> incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
>
> SPECIAL PROVISIONS
>
> U.S. GOVERNMENT LICENSE RIGHTS. All SOFTWARE
> provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to solicitations
> issued on or after December 1, 1995 is provided with the
> commercial license rights and restrictions described in this
> EULA. All SOFTWARE provided to the U.S. Government pursuant to
> solicitations issued prior to December 1, 1995 is provided
> with "Restricted Rights" as provided for in FAR, 48 CFR 52
> .227-14 (JUNE 1987) or DFAR, 48 CFR 252.227-7013 (OCT 1988),
> as applicable. Manufacturer is responsible for ensuring the
> SOFTWARE is marked with the "Restricted Rights Notice" or
> "Restricted Rights Legend," as required. All rights not
> expressly granted are reserved.
>
> If you acquired the SOFTWARE in the United States of America,
> this Software License Agreement and Warranty are governed by
> the laws of the State of Washington, U.S.A. If you acquired
> the SOFTWARE outside the United States of America, local law
> may apply.
>
> --
> Peace!
> Kurt
> Self-anointed Moderator
> microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea
> http://microscum.com
> "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
> "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!"
>
>



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