Re: XP Home product (re)activation......will it work for me??

From: kurttrail (dontemailme_at_anywhereintheknownuniverse.org)
Date: 09/21/04 

Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 13:16:57 -0400

Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:

> "kurttrail" <dontemailme@anywhereintheknownuniverse.org> wrote in
> message news:%23$nbBc%23nEHA.2804@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Mike Brannigan [MSFT] wrote:
>>
>>> Which bit about him replacing everything except the keyboard modem
>>> and monitor did you not understand ? - that is not upgrading a PC
>>> that is replacing it.
>>> From the original post
>>> "...
>>> I planning on a MAJOR upgrade shortly, basically a new system
>>> keeping the monitor, keyboard, modem.
>>> ..."
>>
>> "I planning on a MAJOR upgrade shortly"
>>
>> What part of that don't YOU understand. Same computer, Stuart's,
>> with many
>> new components.
>
> Kurt if you pick up your PCs system unit and leave on your desk you
> monitor keyboard and mouse and throw the system unit of the window
> then buy a new system unit where is your PC ? Did you upgrade it or
> replace it ?

"monitor, keyboard, modem"

But even under your scenario, I upgraded MY computer system. And since MS
didn't SPELL OUT what constitutes replacement of a computer when upgrading,
MS extra-EULA policies have no clothes.

>
> The original poster used the phrase "MAJOR upgrade" and then
> qualified this by stating he was replacing everything bar a couple of
> external devices.

To Stuart, it is an upgrade. What YOU think it is doesn't mean anything!
Remember the bullsh*t you post is given "AS IS!"

And how do you KNOW his modem is external? Channeling thru Miss Cleo again?

> You can argue over the semantics of is "he
> upgrading a part of his PC or is his upgrade process and complete PC
> replacement".
> Is buying a new car and scrapping you old one but keeping your furry
> dice off the rear view mirror an upgrade to your old car ?

LOL! He's not buying a new car or a new computer. He is "upgrading" HIS
computer system. Or are you calling Stuart a liar? 

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