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| Thread ID: 39347 | 2003-11-04 01:43:00 | Windows XP Licensing issues | Crazkilla (4482) | Press F1 |
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| 189020 | 2003-11-04 08:30:00 | >> but if you have more than 2 CPUs in your machine >> you'll need additional licenses > not quite. the licenses is for the PC not cpus. XP > pro has a max of 2 cpu's. you need to have the server > ver eg .net server before you can use anything more > than 2 cpu's. Ummm... I don't think so :) But I won't argue, cause I got nothing to back it up with at the moment :D Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 189021 | 2003-11-04 08:52:00 | >But I won't argue :( have a look here (www.microsoft.com) i couldn't quickly find the XP one but i did find a list of smp support for all MS os's recently......somewhere........ |
tweak'e (174) | ||
| 189022 | 2003-11-04 09:09:00 | My claim was based on the fact that in the EULA of Windows XP Pro, I specifically remember the word CPU. It was probably something to the effect of "you can use a maximum of two CPUs in the machine this is installed on", but I don't remember, and I don't fancy digging out my installation CD. |
agent (30) | ||
| 189023 | 2003-11-04 09:59:00 | Windows XP OEM is for the hardware that it was purchased with ONLY. if you read microsoft's eula even if you change the memory in the computer you have just bought then you are in breach of the licence. You do need to look but it is in there, (in legelese). How ever there is a stupid get around clause as below **Quote** from here (shop.store.yahoo.com) Microsoft OEM Hardware Requirements Microsoft OEM regulations specify that installation of OEM software on an existing computer system requires the addition of new "qualifying hardware" to your PC or laptop. There is no specific list of hardware that must be purchased, the only requirement is that it must be "non-peripheral hardware", i.e., a piece of hardware that belongs to the interior of a computer. You may therefore choose any internal, non-peripheral piece of hardware, such as memory, video card, hard disk or even an audio or IDE cable. By purchasing OEM software from C2G you become a "System Builder" and you are responsible for adherence to all requirements of Microsoft EULA (End-User-License-Agreement). **end of quote** 1-2 CPU's can be used for Windows NT4, 2K, XP (workstation). If you need more than that then you must use server version. the theory is also if you buy an acedemic version and you finish tech then you are in breach of the licence and you need to buy another one. |
Wayne H (1736) | ||
| 189024 | 2003-11-04 19:38:00 | You don't need the install CD - you should find the EULA on your system at: windows/system32/eula.txt :| | wuppo (41) | ||
| 189025 | 2003-11-04 20:56:00 | Okay, here's the section I was thinking about: 1.1 Installation and use. You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Software may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any single Workstation Computer. So yeah, you can only use it on one computer, with a maximum of two processors in that computer. |
agent (30) | ||
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