installation

  • Thread starter Thread starter rc
  • Start date Start date
R

rc

hi group,

whats the rule/law concerning installing xp home edition on more than 1
computer. Want to upgrade older machine for family member. Machine not
worth purchasing xp at this point, to be used by kids Is it even possible?
Thanks
 
hi group,

whats the rule/law concerning installing xp home edition on more than 1
computer. Want to upgrade older machine for family member. Machine not
worth purchasing xp at this point, to be used by kids Is it even possible?
Thanks
Click to expand...

Ethically you shouldn't, legally it's not been, and never will be, tested,
but technically you may well be able to!

have you thought of a modern Linux distro like Ubuntu possibly? Not a
great deal of difference in look and feel and it's free. You can even
download a version that runs off the CD so you can have a look without
installing anything. AND it comes with a fully-functional Office Suite,
the equivalent of Office 2002 without Outlook.

http://www.ubuntu.com
 
A Windows XP license can only be used on one (1)
computer. A second installation requires a second
license.

From the Windows XP EULA:

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.

Please read your End-User License Agreement by going
to Start > Run and type: WINVER , and hit enter. Then
click on "End-User License Agreement".

If you already have a retail copy of Windows XP, you can obtain
additional licenses for another computer or laptop by visiting the
following Microsoft Web site:
http://shop.microsoft.com/special/wal/walinfo.asp


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

---------------------------------------------------------------------------­----------------

:

| hi group,
|
| whats the rule/law concerning installing xp home edition on more than 1
| computer. Want to upgrade older machine for family member. Machine not
| worth purchasing xp at this point, to be used by kids Is it even possible?
| Thanks
 
rc said:
whats the rule/law concerning installing xp home edition on more than
1 computer. Want to upgrade older machine for family member. Machine not
worth purchasing xp at this point, to be used by kids Is it even
possible? Thanks
Click to expand...


No. The rule is quite clear. It's one copy (or one license) for each
computer.

There's nothing new here. This is exactly the same rule that's been in
effect on every version of Windows starting with Windows 3.1. The only thing
new with XP is that there's now an enforcement mechanism.

If yours is a retail version, not an OEM one, you can buy extra licenses
(see http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp). But it's
not generally a good deal. The problem is that Microsoft sells additional
licenses at only a small savings over the list price. You're almost
certainly better off just buying a complete second copy from a discount
source.
 
rc said:
hi group,

whats the rule/law concerning installing xp home edition on more than 1
computer. Want to upgrade older machine for family member. Machine not
worth purchasing xp at this point, to be used by kids Is it even possible?
Thanks
Click to expand...


You need to purchase a separate WinXP license for each computer on
which you install it. (As long as you have multiple identical licenses,
it doesn't matter if you use the same CD for the installations, as long
as you use a different license each time.)

Just as it has *always* been with *all* Microsoft operating
systems, it's necessary (to be in compliance with both the EULA and U.S.
copyright law http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/117.html), if not
technically) to purchase one WinXP license for each computer on which it
is installed. (Consult an attorney versed in copyright law to determine
final applicability in your locale.) The only way in which WinXP
licensing differs from that of earlier versions of Windows is that
Microsoft has finally added a copy protection and anti-theft mechanism,
Product Activation, to prevent (or at least make more difficult)
multiple installations using a single license.

One can buy additional licenses, assuming one already has a retail
license. Naturally, Microsoft cannot sell additional OEM licenses. Be
aware, however, that you'll probably pay more this way than you would if
you were to buy a second copy of WinXP from a discount retailer;
Microsoft will only offer you a 15% discount off their MSRP.

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Home Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/addlic.asp

Additional Licenses for Windows XP Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/addlic.asp


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:



They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
rc said:
Thanks everyone. Really appreciate the help/feedback
Click to expand...


You're welcome.

--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:



They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of
chains and slavery? .... I know not what course others may take, but as
for me, give me liberty, or give me death! -Patrick Henry
 
the best way to upgrad an old kids pc is let kid download firefox browser,&
mozela thuerbird e mail, trillein chat for aol,msn,yahoo,icq,icr.avest free
antivirus.
zonealarm free firewall.kid now has great pc better then if u copyright infrig
wins xp...free & legal.
 
Back
Top