[PLUG] small Linux boxes

Jason R. Martin nsxfreddy at gmail.com
Mon Jun 26 21:45:35 UTC 2006


On 6/25/06, plug_0 at robinson-west.com <plug_0 at robinson-west.com> wrote:
> BIG WARNING!! BIG WARNING!! BIG WARNING!! BIG WARNING!!
>
> MS Windows DOESN'T sublicense nor can a license for MS Windows be
> transferred to a third party.  Ignore preinstalled MS Windows,
> it's best to uninstall that and throw the media out if you can't
> purchase or don't possess a valid license from Microsoft.  You can
> go to jail for using MS Windows without the proper license.
> Considering Microsoft's attitude about piracy, the question really
> is, when will someone go to prison?  Buying used equipment or any
> equipment for that matter, your best bet is to make sure it's
> open source software compatible up front.  If you have to spend a
> little more, believe me that it's worthwhile to get equipment
> that will serve you well.
>
> BIG WARNING!! BIG WARNING!! BIG WARNING!! BIG WARNING!!

I'm all for open-source, but...

"Transfer to Third Party. The initial user of the Software may make a
one-time permanent transfer of this EULA and Software to another end
user, provided the initial user retains no copies of the Software.
This transfer must include all of the Software (including all
component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this
EULA, and, if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity). The
transfer may not be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Prior
to the transfer, the end user receiving the Software must agree to all
the EULA terms."

Could you explain for me exactly how that doesn't allow you to
transfer to a third-party?

>From http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/eula.mspx

Jason



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