Can I sell this version of windows?

[HeXploiT]

I have a windows home xp dvd that is a dell reinstall disk/sealed/unused and has a ds/n number on the front.

Is this something that can be sold?

 

[pontifex]

technically, no

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

The Dell ones I have won't work on non-Dell machines

 

[BornStar]

No. It is an OEM copy that is legally tied to the Dell computer it was purchased with.

 

[Twista]

Anything is possible. Non dell, but is it legal?

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[mugs]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
The Dell ones I have won't work on non-Dell machines

Same.

I believe the First Sale doctrine ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-sale_doctrine ) ensures your right to legally sell the disc, but the person who bought it would be in violation of the license agreement and thus would not have a legal license to Windows. In other words, they might as well just download it off the Internet.