Re: Replace motherboard ?

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On Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:37:37 -0400, Barry Watzman


The EULA says that an OEM edition it tied to the computer on which it
was installed forever. But "computer" is never defined ... is it the
CPU, the motheboard, or the *** metal case (I know that "case" sounds
laughable, but don't forget that the COA and product key are on the case
and are supposedly non-removeable without destruction).

Sore point, that. Means if the PC's stolen, the theif becomes the
licensed user, and MS makes another sale... profits from crime, IOW.
That's an inevitability with "hard" goods, but IT is supposed to make
things better, not faithfully re-create the same problems.

The reality is that it's a nebulous and difficult to interpret / enforce

There are two ways to define vendor-client relations.

The vendor and client need and value each other; the vendor renders
service or value to client, and client pays vendor for this.

Or, vendors and clients at war with each other, and while bound by
mutual dependence, will do everything possible to trick and gouge.

What model do you think is better, on which to build the bulk of
future inter-entity relations? The industry seems to want the latter.

If you take the first, then I apply Microsoft's own "one PC, one
license" principle. I don't collude with users who want to make that
"one license, all my PCs" and I don't collude with vendors who try for
"one PC, multiple licenses" either.

In that sense, if the old PC's innards are decommissioned, then I see
no reason not to re-use what remaining parts still work in the next PC
- including the Windows license.

OTOH, if MS is trying to compel multiple sales on technicalities (e.g.
"if you want the real OS CD the OEM won't give you, just buy another
license" or "you lost your sticker with the key on it, so buy another
license"), then I won't support that.

Sticking the license on the box is crazy. Not only is the license
lost when the PC is stolen, but anyone with a camera (hellooo, this IS
the 21st century) can snap the stickers, spin a yarn when activating,
and by saying "why yes, I'd love to register!", become the legal owner
(or at least, more strongly positioned to make that claim).

Registration is optional, but creating these sort of opportunities for
identity theft compels users to register to prove ownership.

But under the rules, you are not allowed to replace a motherboard
just to upgrade performance.

I don't see why not. After all, we;re encouraged to treat the OS as a
system component with the same per-instance value as any other
hardware component. If your old hardware's still your choice because
no-one's created any compelling reason to replace it, then the same
should go for the OS. We are already compelled to use Windows if we
want to use applications written for Windows; we shouldn't be
compelled to replace it every X years just because MS wants the money,
if MS hasn't created compelling new value to attract such sales.

Understanding that you are dealing with a subjective situation, all that
you can do is try to activate, and if it's denied over the internet call
and plead your case.

It's pathetic that one should be obliged to sit up and beg in the
first place - the start of a slide into rental slavery.



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