Re: Windows on multiple computers
- From: "Winux P" <winuxp@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 18 May 2005 16:59:03 +1000
The COA will state 1-2 CPU's not computers. If you manage to install the
same copy on two computers, legally Microsoft does not have a leg to stand
on. If in doubt find the EULA paper that came with the software, cross out,
alter and add your own clauses and fax it back to them. This is not just a
legal right but an obligation when presented with a contract, the law (those
who uphold it) would expect you to. This puts the onus on Microsoft to
either agree, alter or reject the "new EULA". If at this stage you only have
the copy of XP on one machine only, they'll have no legal recourse by their
very own virtue against you, other than to put you in a position to return
the product to them and give your money back. Then you go buy another one
and do the same.
Think about it Ingue86, you've read the "You agree to the license agreement
enclosed before installing this product"? Not before you buy it. No way, in
my case I put the box on the counter with the money and asked which one you
want? Usually a what I do to get myself a discount on something, but in this
case its' not just that but a case of, I'm the one giving the money, this is
the deal if you want the sale, I don't agree with the license agreement
enclosed, I can still buy it without agreeing but I can't install it,
horsepucky!!! Microsoft may not be properly represented at the point of sale
but that's not my fault (its' their obligation again). I do however have the
obligation to inform them of the proposed altered agreement. That's where
the fax came in to it. At this stage I've heard nothing back from them I can
assume they agreed. This as silly and funny as it seems covers me legally
substantially. If the money is in your hands Ingue86, then you dictate the
terms of sale, don't worry about protecting Intellectual Property,...etc.
that's the terms of business because its' your right to serve your interests
too.
I worked for a major television station here a while (not that long) back
where Microsoft allowed an extra 150 activations for Windows XP Pro on the
basis that after a meeting which I was present at my boss told the MS Sales
representitive, "you guys are really beginning to annoy (he said sh!t
really) me, what do I want with you idiots anyway?" After a phone call
that's the deal he came back with. Do you want the money? Or do you want the
software? If you want the money then here's the deal. The same can happen
privately as well, you don't have to take MS EULA for granted on reading it
as legally you have the right to alter and even reject contractual
agreements. This is usually done before a sale or business deal. It does not
legitimise MSs' EULA just because you paid for it first even before reading.
nor installing it. That's the hoax they (MS) play on. As far as I'm
concerned Windows XP Pro is my person item that belongs wholly and solely to
me, and for my private use I'll do what ever I want with it. That's the deal
and they have on the agreement I sent to them. It's yet to be rejected.
-Winux P
Hopefully I won't write back from prison, just kidding.
"Ingue86" <Ingue86@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:9B4E897B-E3A9-4E5D-AD68-D368471BB873@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| At home I have a laptop and a desktop. I was wondering if I could put the
| same copy of Windows xp pro on both of them and still be legal. The COA
does
| say for 1-2 computers, but I'm not quite sure what they mean. Any info
would
| be great.
.
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