Unwanted XP versus 98

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I've got to admit that if I didn't have a computer store and had to let
someone else build or repair a machine for me (like if I was in a full-body
cast, for example), I'd be the biggest pain-in-the-arse customer they'd ever
see. Because I know what some of my "competitors" have done.

Fortunately, the jerks don't last that long, and once someone's been stung,
they tend to be more careful. Which ends up being good for me. :-)
 
Perdita X. Nitt said:
Not true for a standard retail licence and it certainly doesn't apply to an
OEM. I believe, though someone correct me if I'm wrong, it only applies to
certain types of OL or VL licence packages.
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Downgrade rights also apply to OEM versions of Windows XP Pro

from http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/downloads/oem_eula.doc
Use of Previous Version of Software (Windows XP Professional only).
This OEM EULA consists of a license to use one copy of Windows XP
Professional. If you acquire PCs licensed for Windows XP
Professional, then you are licensed to use identified previous
versions of Windows Operating System Product(s) in lieu of Windows XP
Professional (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft®
Windows NT® 4.0 or Microsoft® Windows® 98 (Second Edition).


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much."
 
I hear ya. I started with the folks who build my systems a few years ago.
I tell them exactly what I want and configure it myself. The last time they
built a system for me, they already had a generic system that was close to
the specs on my list. I made a few additions and modifications and gave
them my deposit.:-)

Most of the shops in my area have various basic systems. I'm sure some
people buy them as is and it does give them something to offer and advertise
but they are usually all configurable in ways you could never configure
setups from the majors. Beyond that, most have a means for you to
completely start from scratch (Something I would have to have done had it
not been my shop just happened to already have a configuration that was
close to what I wanted) if that's what you wish, virtually building your own
without actually assembling it yourself.
 
Ron said:
Downgrade rights also apply to OEM versions of Windows XP Pro

from http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/downloads/oem_eula.doc
Use of Previous Version of Software (Windows XP Professional only).
This OEM EULA consists of a license to use one copy of Windows XP
Professional. If you acquire PCs licensed for Windows XP
Professional, then you are licensed to use identified previous
versions of Windows Operating System Product(s) in lieu of Windows XP
Professional (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Microsoft®
Windows NT® 4.0 or Microsoft® Windows® 98 (Second Edition).


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Thanks Ron...;o)
 
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