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| Thread ID: 54891 | 2005-02-25 02:52:00 | Microsoft Licensing According to Unhappy Customer | vinref (6194) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 328011 | 2005-02-25 05:59:00 | Since I build my own PCs for my own use, ergo I am an OEM. So obviously I install OEM software too. :thumbs: | Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 328012 | 2005-02-25 06:15:00 | Since I build my own PCs for my own use, ergo I am an OEM. So obviously I install OEM software too. :thumbs: How do you become an official, MS-minted, card-carrying, bona-fide, certified OEM, to get a OEM license on your Windows boxes? Or do you just buy the boxed set? I hope you didn't just decide that you are an official MS-certified OEM. That sounds kinda illegal, but then you never really know with MS licensing. |
vinref (6194) | ||
| 328013 | 2005-02-25 06:37:00 | I've usually bought a motherboard, or a cpu, and that is sufficient from most dealers to be able to buy an OEM OS, well, that's my story :rolleyes: | Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 328014 | 2005-02-25 06:42:00 | And if you could see the collection of stuff in the Porritt playroom ( as Murray P and I have done) you might agree that his story must be convincing... He has enough gear for 6 Forum members .... | TonyF (246) | ||
| 328015 | 2005-02-25 07:31:00 | ..........and you didn't get around to seeing inside the shed Tony :eek: | Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 328016 | 2005-02-25 07:44:00 | Maybe next time .... I don't have a shed. My wife has taken over one room for all her family history research, and I have another for quite a lot of audio gear. 2 sets of electrostatic speakers needing revision, plus assorted DIY amps and other stuff... Incidentally ( from another thread) I do have a need for a PC board for a future amp project ..... Cheers Tony |
TonyF (246) | ||
| 328017 | 2005-02-25 08:23:00 | Maybe next time .... I don't have a shed. Ah, you must be Tony "No Sheds" Jackson. Related to the Famous "Two Sheds" Jackson perchance? :D (for Monty Python fans) |
Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 328018 | 2005-02-25 08:59:00 | >>Incidentally ( from another thread) I do have a need for a PC board for a future amp project ..... Cheers Tony<< I must dig out the plotter and check the pens still work and are not dried out, also have to make up a new RS232 cable with a 9 pin plug instead of 25 pin. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 328019 | 2005-02-25 09:12:00 | Thanks for the reminder vinref, I did read the MS OEM license less than 3 years ago when I bought my PC . It's now in bits, mother board replaced, may well need a new HD too . If so, legally, I can't put, what I considered to be, my copy of XP back on the darn thing . Stuff them . I'd sooner use Linux on the box than pay those . . . . . any more money . I never have & never will pirate anything . Pity about the third party software though . At least my Mac can read all the Windows back up CDs . Not a good evening, looks as if I may have to find & learn about another OS . |
Sue (33) | ||
| 328020 | 2005-02-25 09:16:00 | As far as I care, i can't install it on nother computer. Hard drive dies, reinstall with the CD. Mobo dies, new install with same CD. I get provided with OS OEM install media, so why can't I use it? | Edward (31) | ||
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