Re: UPGRADE OR FULL VERSION

From: Jupiter Jones [MVP] (jones_jupiter_at_hotnomail.com)
Date: 03/01/05 

Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 14:13:52 -0700

"Where did I say anything about attempting..."
I never said you did, that is your spin on what I wrote.

I was summarizing my understanding of the changes.
You may have known that if you read all what I wrote instead of skipping the
last part.
But then that is your right. 

-- 
Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
"Donald L McDaniel" <donmcdaniel2005@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> Where did I say anything about attempting to install a generic OEM on a
> different computer than it was originally installed on?  I am speaking
> of installs which meet the terms of the OEM EULA.  You always seem to
> put a spin on things which attempt to put Microsoft in the best light.
>
> While this is your right, it is not completely honest.  Microsoft would
> not be in business at all if it were not for its customers.  In fact,
> Microsoft is in business for its customers, I hope.  If not, they really
> need to get a new mindset.
>
> The fact is, I am persuaded that Microsoft is planning to disable ALL
> attempts to activate OEM CDs via the Internet.
>
> Maybe you can afford to purchase your OS at Microsoft's retail price.
> Millions of others like me cannot.  Up until now, purchasing a Generic
> OEM which was manufactured by Microsoft was a good deal for those of us
> on very limited budgets.  I thought Microsoft had finally seen the light
> when they liberalized their rules to allow purchase of an OEM with just
> a power cord or mouse.  I certainly couldn't afford to buy the OS PLUS a
> hard drive.  I only have a computer because my brother was kind enough
> to hand his old one down to me when he purchased a new Mac.  He can
> afford to do this.  I cannot.
>
> Now I will be required to talk to some Indian named "Fred" who can
> barely speak English if I want to activate my OS (again, according to
> the OEM EULA).  I've done my part, and kept the terms of the OEM EULA.
> Now Microsoft is saying "Screw you! Your money is worthless!" to the
> deal they made with me.
>
> Now I will have to prove to this "Fred" that I have a legal OEM. (again,
> NOT an OEM provided with a new machine, but one mass-produced by
> Microsoft.)  HE is going to ask me questions relating to an OEM
> installed on a new machine by a huge system builder.  I will have to try
> to persuade him that my OEM is a legally purchased-and-installed copy.
> I have no idea where I purchased the sucker from, even.  He will go into
> the conversation with the mindset that I am an evil pirate.  I guarantee
> you that Microsoft has instructed him to shoot first and ask questions
> later.
>
> Here in the United States, a man is supposed to be innocent until proved
> quilty.  "Fred" is going to have the attitude that I am guilty until I
> can prove myself innocent.
>
> Some how, I will have to find the money to purchase a retail copy of XP,
> so that Microsoft can no longer disavow their EULA with me...or can they
> still?  Microsoft will find SOME way to trash their deal with me,
> eventually, because they will want to get rid of XP, and turn every one
> into Longhorn users.  Ol' Bill is sitting in his expensive chair
> laughing out loud, thinking to himself "This is easier than taking candy
> from a baby -- all I have to do is change the OEM Eula after they agree
> to it, and they will shell out more money for another copy of MY
> software."
>
> -- 
> Donald L McDaniel
> Post all replies to the original
> thread so that it may remain intact.
> ====================================================

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