Why Linux? Part Duex

[RebateMonger]

Originally posted by: stash
I'm sure all of us are waiting with bated breath to find out exactly what your point is.

Actually, pizza-breath here. Yummy.

 

[yukichigai]

All this says to me is that MS finally defined what a "computer" was in relation to their restriction on the transfer of OEM licenses.

Let me reiterate what's already been said: this only applies to OEM copies of Windows. If you bought it in the store, it isn't OEM. This isn't really any different than what their policy was before, except they simply said that OEM licenses were tied to that computer and could never be installed on another computer, even if it was uninstalled from the initial one.

My only question is whether or not they'll let you reactivate the license if your motherboard dies. (as opposed to being defective) So long as that's okay, this is okay to me. Well, as okay as I can be with most things MS does.

 

[ivwshane]

The fact is that OEM copies of windows are supposed to be used by system builders selling pc's, be it dell or the mom and pop shop down the street. The very fact that you are installing an oem copy of windows on your own system for personal use means you already violated their terms. If you are willing to violate their terms then I see no reason you would lie and tell them your motherboard died when in reality you are doing a system upgrade.

Some more perspective here.
http://www.overclockers.com/tips00921/

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: ivwshane
The fact is that OEM copies of windows are supposed to be used by system builders selling pc's, be it dell or the mom and pop shop down the street. The very fact that you are installing an oem copy of windows on your own system for personal use means you already violated their terms. If you are willing to violate their terms then I see no reason you would lie and tell them your motherboard died when in reality you are doing a system upgrade.[/L]

The OEM terms of sale in no way specify that you have to be a reseller or system builder to buy or use the licenses. They're simply restricted to use on one computer. This is part of the reason why OEM copies are cheaper.

If this wasn't how OEM copies worked then pretty much everyone running x64 would be screwed, since you have two choices for (legal) copies of x64: OEM and Volume License.

 

[ivwshane]

Originally posted by: yukichigai

Originally posted by: ivwshane
The fact is that OEM copies of windows are supposed to be used by system builders selling pc's, be it dell or the mom and pop shop down the street. The very fact that you are installing an oem copy of windows on your own system for personal use means you already violated their terms. If you are willing to violate their terms then I see no reason you would lie and tell them your motherboard died when in reality you are doing a system upgrade.[/L]

The OEM terms of sale in no way specify that you have to be a reseller or system builder to buy or use the licenses. They're simply restricted to use on one computer. This is part of the reason why OEM copies are cheaper.

If this wasn't how OEM copies worked then pretty much everyone running x64 would be screwed, since you have two choices for (legal) copies of x64: OEM and Volume License.

3. What is an OEM license?
ANSWER. An ?OEM? license is a license distributed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer, or an ?OEM.? An OEM is a person or company who builds and sells computers. Some OEMs also distribute software, especially operating systems such as Microsoft® Windows.

6. What is the difference between OEM product and Full-Packaged Product (FPP)?
ANSWER. OEM products are intended to be preinstalled on hardware before the end user purchases the product. They are ?shrink wrapped? and do not come in a box like the retail products do. Full-Packaged Product (FPP) is boxed with CD(s), manuals, and the EULA and is sold in retail stores in individual boxes. The End User License Agreements (commonly referred to as ?EULAs?) for OEM and FPP products are slightly different. One main difference is that an OEM operating system license (such as the license for Windows) cannot be transferred from its original PC to another PC. However, the FPP version of Windows may be transferred to another PC as long as the EULA, manual and media (such as the backup CD) accompany the transfer to the other PC. Also, when a customer purchases an OEM product, the OEM license requires the OEM to provide support for the product.

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: ivwshane

Originally posted by: yukichigai
The OEM terms of sale in no way specify that you have to be a reseller or system builder to buy or use the licenses. They're simply restricted to use on one computer. This is part of the reason why OEM copies are cheaper.

If this wasn't how OEM copies worked then pretty much everyone running x64 would be screwed, since you have two choices for (legal) copies of x64: OEM and Volume License.

3. What is an OEM license?
ANSWER. An ?OEM? license is a license distributed by an Original Equipment Manufacturer, or an ?OEM.? An OEM is a person or company who builds and sells computers. Some OEMs also distribute software, especially operating systems such as Microsoft® Windows.

6. What is the difference between OEM product and Full-Packaged Product (FPP)?
ANSWER. OEM products are intended to be preinstalled on hardware before the end user purchases the product. They are ?shrink wrapped? and do not come in a box like the retail products do. Full-Packaged Product (FPP) is boxed with CD(s), manuals, and the EULA and is sold in retail stores in individual boxes. The End User License Agreements (commonly referred to as ?EULAs?) for OEM and FPP products are slightly different. One main difference is that an OEM operating system license (such as the license for Windows) cannot be transferred from its original PC to another PC. However, the FPP version of Windows may be transferred to another PC as long as the EULA, manual and media (such as the backup CD) accompany the transfer to the other PC. Also, when a customer purchases an OEM product, the OEM license requires the OEM to provide support for the product.

Erm... I don't see the part where it says "end users cannot purchase OEM copies of software directly".

I do see the part where it specifies that the OEM is responsible for support, not Microsoft. I suppose that makes you kinda SOL if you ever wanted support on your OEM copy of XP which you purchased yourself.