Re: The Extent of an XP Pro License
- From: "W. Watson" <wolf_tracks@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2007 17:42:23 GMT
The prices on Amazon and NewEgg didn't seem that wonderful, unless one is considering OEM. I'm headed back to Fry's today to look at MB choices, and will look more closely at their XP prices.
In the end, I have a way to get low prices w/o the OEM or the two sources above.
Bruce Chambers wrote:
W. Watson wrote:I've had XP Pro on one computer for 2-3 years now, but have acquired two additional PC that I've put W2K on. Is the license for XP Pro for a single computer, or can one put it on additional computers?
You need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer on which you install it.
Just as it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating systems, it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S. copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which it is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to determine final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which WinXP licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is that Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft mechanism, Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more difficult) multiple installations using a single license.
One can buy additional licenses, assuming one already has a retail license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would if you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer; Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.
Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp
Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp
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Wayne Watson (Nevada City, CA)
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