• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Why? AA Battery with free windows server 2003?

My friend did this exact thing with some free software he was sent. He sold a single sheet of paper with FREE Windows 2003 Server and 5 seat licenses for over $400.
 
The Software says "Not for resale" on it. So what do you do? You sell something small and insignificant like a paperclip or battery, and say you're throwing in the sw for "free."
 
so this is legal? I have so many NOT FOR RESALE microsoft software. but i sure dont want those MS Lawyers coming after me. I rather eat poop than them coming after me
 
Originally posted by: SWScorch
The Software says "Not for resale" on it. So what do you do? You sell something small and insignificant like a paperclip or battery, and say you're throwing in the sw for "free."
Click to expand...

And they let these guys get away with it?!
 
im surprised no one is selling "packing bubbles" or a "carton box" with free bootleg SQL Server with 100CAL or Office 2003 on it for $300
 
Originally posted by: stinger25
Originally posted by: SWScorch
The Software says "Not for resale" on it. So what do you do? You sell something small and insignificant like a paperclip or battery, and say you're throwing in the sw for "free."
Click to expand...

And they let these guys get away with it?!
Click to expand...

I'm not sure. I have a copy of Small Business Server 2003 licensed for 5 users that I got for free from MS, and I've been wanting to try "selling" it this way, but I'm afraid of any legal issues.
 
Originally posted by: stinger25
Originally posted by: SWScorch
The Software says "Not for resale" on it. So what do you do? You sell something small and insignificant like a paperclip or battery, and say you're throwing in the sw for "free."
Click to expand...

And they let these guys get away with it?!
Click to expand...

yup.
 
Originally posted by: gshock888
im surprised no one is selling "packing bubbles" or a "carton box" with free bootleg SQL Server with 100CAL or Office 2003 on it for $300
Click to expand...

lol that's a great idea, i'm stealing it 😛
 
Think about it, the software is sealed up so right there, you have not seen the license agreements contained within 🙂 The package makes it clear you can not resell the software, however it never makes a mention that you are not allowed to just give it away to someone 🙂 Sure, it is sketchy, but how can they enforce people not to do this?

This is no worse than when NewEgg used to sell you a power adapter cable for $2 with a $2 off discount if you bought it with Windows XP. Like Microsoft intended people to buy adapter cables to qualify as hardware to go with the OS? Let us just call this, "Working the system" 😀
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top