Re: License Practices Question about replacing OEM Install
- From: "Paul G. Tobey [eMVP]" <ptobey no spam AT no instrument no spam DOT com>
- Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 14:38:21 -0700
My read on it is that you'd need a new license of the appropriate type to
match what's in the OS. If that's a problem, you should be able to get your
reseller to remove CE from the device. Naturally, you'll have to consult a
lawyer for a real legal opinion...
Paul T.
"Hans Zassenhaus" <Hans Zassenhaus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
message news:A01BC27E-D112-44C6-A0E2-3EE67DBB99DC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Got a quick question:
>
> We are purchasing single board computers from a Microsoft Reseller who is
> shipping the SBCs with Windows CE 4.2 Core pre-installed. The COA (cert
> of
> authenticity) is included with the SBC. In fact, there is a cute little
> COA
> sticker on the CF Card Slot.
>
> We are going to modify Windows CE 4.2 Core (turn on/off services, add our
> binary) platform with platform builder using our SBC Reseller's board
> support
> package. Can we re-install this customized platform back onto the SBC that
> we
> purchased? If we do that, does the SBC Reseller's original license and
> COA
> still apply? Or do we have to purchase a new Win CE Core license and throw
> out the old one?
>
> The SBCs that we purchase from our MS Reseller are being embedded in a
> utility appliance of ours. Do we then have to do anything special
> regarding
> the license for our customers?
>
> The reason why I'm asking this here is that I have received insufficient
> answers elsewhere, and hope to get some help from someone who has
> practical
> experience with this type of licensing issue.
>
> Thanks a bunch!
>
.
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