Using an old copy of Windows XP on a new computer?

[Synomenon]

Same here. OEM XP Pro. that was installed in my first barebone PC. Installed on a new barebone PC. All I had to do was call them to get it activated.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: doornail

Originally posted by: networkman
No, what a law-abiding citizen Smilin is. And I am as well.

Please don't infer that these consumer-abusive EULA's are the same thing as laws. Blindly permitting your rights to be eroded by greedy corporations attempting to side-step the legislative process does NOT equate to being a good citizen.

TRUTH for the win!

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: CrappyLuckMan

Originally posted by: rdubbz420

Originally posted by: henryay
BTW, this is an OEM copy, if that matters.

An original equipment manufacturer license means it can only be installed on the hardware it was purchased with. Sorry but you need to buy a new copy.

Yes, when you buy a new mp3 cd player you need to buy another copy of the music cd's you were playing with on the old one.

The way the licenses are done for downloaded music in WMA format, that's darn near the case. Some of them have restrictions on if you can burn the song to a disc, and if so, the number of times is limited.

Originally posted by: doornail

Originally posted by: networkman
No, what a law-abiding citizen Smilin is. And I am as well.

Please don't infer that these consumer-abusive EULA's are the same thing as laws. Blindly permitting your rights to be eroded by greedy corporations attempting to side-step the legislative process does NOT equate to being a good citizen.

Technically, the corporations are attempting to ensure that the legislation is completely on their side too, and thus far, they're doing a pretty good job.