Re: Number of CPU's

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From: Cerridwen (cerridwen_at_celticnet.com)
Date: 05/17/04 

Date: Mon, 17 May 2004 22:42:41 +0100

Jasonjunk wrote:
> I am an amateur computer "fixer-upper", I am modifying a
> new machine for a home business. They have 2 computers
> that will share a wireless network in their houshold.
> They got a copy of Windows XP PRo. It says on the COA "1-2
> CPU" . Does that mean I can install and use the same COA
> on both machines (legally). Or what does that mean. They
> currently run Win 2000 pro on the older machine but for
> consistency would like to make both systems the same OS.
> Thank you, JAsonJunk

If you don't know what a CPU is, then I wouldn't want you anywhere near *my*
system. A system is *NOT* a CPU. CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. How
can that be a system?!

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