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| Thread ID: 106041 | 2009-12-23 06:11:00 | Xp licence for dead laptop, what do people do with them? | Morgenmuffel (187) | Press F1 |
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| 842530 | 2009-12-23 08:49:00 | The thing that annoys me most about this issue, is that Joe Public, who goes into a toaster shop and buys a big name PC. Is never given an option, it's M$'s way or the highway. I dream of the day that a range of Linux or BSD PCs are offered alongside M$'s wares. (This is Steve Ballmers worst nightmare) |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 842531 | 2009-12-23 08:52:00 | Why wait for linux PC's? Just make one, download it, then install it | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 842532 | 2009-12-23 08:56:00 | Why wait for linux PC's? Just make one, download it, then install it I've got several already Speedy, I just think it's a shame that they aren't more available to ordinary folk..............End of Rant:p:D |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 842533 | 2009-12-23 09:08:00 | Probably because they'll be cheaper, and they cant have that :p They'll probably go broke. And they cant add more crap to it (ie:nortons/mcafee/office trial), to make it more expensive. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 842534 | 2009-12-23 09:09:00 | I've got several already Speedy, I just think it's a shame that they aren't more available to ordinary folk..............End of Rant:p:D Its been tried, and its failed. Like it or not, The masses prefer Windows, so that is what they buy,warts and all. Me included. Though I just recycle keys for whoever wants one, MS have been paid for it. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 842535 | 2009-12-23 09:10:00 | Probably because they'll be cheaper, and they cant have that :p They'll probably go broke. And they cant add more crap to it (ie:nortons/mcafee/office trial), to make it more expensive. Yup, exactly.:lol: |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 842536 | 2009-12-23 09:12:00 | Its been tried, and its failed. Like it or not, The masses prefer Windows, so that is what they buy,warts and all. I know Metla, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.:lol: |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 842537 | 2009-12-23 09:21:00 | Just imagine the time and bandwidth saved from not having to run and update 2 AV's, 3 anti-spywares, a couple of malware scanners & 2 x reg cleaners :rolleyes: Oh... and paying for the privelege....:blush: |
fred_fish (15241) | ||
| 842538 | 2009-12-23 09:32:00 | A condition should, in my opinion be up front and obvious before purchase. Wanna take your foot out of your mouth before making statements like that ?? One would assume a person can READ - Its CLEARLY STATED in several places. OEM is meant to be sold with Hardware. This is windows 7, but its on ALL MS OEM software -- One the cover of the DVD packaging (www.imagef1.net.nz) -- also printed on the DVD (www.imagef1.net.nz) - and its in the very first page of the EULA that you have to click I AGREE before it installs - As shown here (www.imagef1.net.nz) - the fact you click I agree without reading it is irrelevant - you agreed to the EULA. What it boils down to is simple -places selling OEM software without the hardware are breaking the OEM Licencing agreements. BUT some places do advertise it, take DSE with Office 2007 Example (www.imagef1.net.nz) |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 842539 | 2009-12-23 09:39:00 | Wanna take your foot out of your mouth before making statements like that ?? One would assume a person can READ - Its CLEARLY STATED in several places. OEM is meant to be sold with Hardware. This is windows 7, but its on ALL MS OEM software -- One the cover of the DVD packaging (www.imagef1.net.nz) - Bit clearer (www.imagef1.net.nz) -- also printed on the DVD (www.imagef1.net.nz) - and its in the very first page of the EULA that you have to click I AGREE before it installs - As shown here (www.imagef1.net.nz) - the fact you click I agree without reading it is irrelevant - you agreed to the EULA. Don't see it on the PCs in the toaster shops, which is what I was referring to.... ...so whos foot is in their mouth now!!! |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
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