Windows 8.1 Full Version for 300€

In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you can't
own the software.

On 01/30/2015 09:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.



I just did a Google search and saw Win8.1 for about 60€

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On 01/30/2015 09:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.



I just did a Google search and saw Win8.1 for about 60€

Can you show the link?

thanks

On 01/30/2015 09:42 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
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On 01/30/2015 09:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.



I just did a Google search and saw Win8.1 for about 60€

Can you show the link?

thanks




Here is the link to the European version of Amazon:


http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?docId=487250



Prices were mostly below 100€

On 1/30/2015 10:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.

Please explain what you mean that "you can't own the software". I
haven't seen a EULA for Windows, going back to Windows 1.0 that gives
the purchaser actual ownership of the software.
--
best regards,

Neil

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On 1/30/2015 10:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.

Please explain what you mean that "you can't own the software". I haven't
seen a EULA for Windows, going back to Windows 1.0 that gives the
purchaser actual ownership of the software.
--
best regards,

Neil

Meant I can't have the Full Version DVD for backup without credit card.
Local shops sell ownership for 300€.

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:16:56 -0000, "Larry Cooper"
wrote:

"Neil" escreveu na mensagem ...

On 1/30/2015 10:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.

Please explain what you mean that "you can't own the software". I haven't
seen a EULA for Windows, going back to Windows 1.0 that gives the
purchaser actual ownership of the software.
--
best regards,

Neil

Meant I can't have the Full Version DVD for backup without credit card.
Local shops sell ownership for 300€.



Ownership of Windows doesn't exist, neither at local shops or anywhere
else, and regardless of what price you pay. What you can buy is a
license to use the software, not to own it.

On 30/01/2015 15:31, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind
of money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.

What is your country called? I am UK and I don't see anything like what
you seem to suggest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11/279-4916092-6686826?url=search-alias%3Dsoftware&field-keywords=windows%208.1&sprefix=windows+8.1%2Csoftw are%2C249

http://www.software4students.co.uk/products/windows-8-dot-1-oem-full-version

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:16:56 -0000, "Larry Cooper"
wrote:

"Neil" escreveu na mensagem ...

On 1/30/2015 10:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind
of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.

Please explain what you mean that "you can't own the software". I
haven't
seen a EULA for Windows, going back to Windows 1.0 that gives the
purchaser actual ownership of the software.
--
best regards,

Neil

Meant I can't have the Full Version DVD for backup without credit card.
Local shops sell ownership for 300€.



Ownership of Windows doesn't exist, neither at local shops or anywhere
else, and regardless of what price you pay. What you can buy is a
license to use the software, not to own it.


If I had the original DVD, besides the possibility of reinstalling Windows,
I had a physical proof that I have a license to use Windows.

On 30/01/2015 15:31, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you can't
own the software.

What is your country called? I am UK and I don't see anything like what
you seem to suggest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11/279-4916092-6686826?url=search-alias%3Dsoftware&field-keywords=windows%208.1&sprefix=windows+8.1%2Csoftw are%2C249

http://www.software4students.co.uk/products/windows-8-dot-1-oem-full-version


I did a Google search without results of online shops, except Microsoft
Store which asks for credit card. I know myself a few online shops that
accept normal atm payment. They have Windows 8.1 upgrade, Windows 8.1 Pro
Pack upgrade and Windows 8.1 Pro Full Version.

http://pesquisa.fnac.pt/Software-par...ra-WindowsARBO

https://www.worten.pt/inicio/informa....html?cat=1523

These are the best shops.

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:48:15 -0000, "Larry Cooper" wrote:

"Neil" escreveu na mensagem ...


Ownership of Windows doesn't exist, neither at local shops or anywhere
else, and regardless of what price you pay. What you can buy is a
license to use the software, not to own it.


If I had the original DVD, besides the possibility of reinstalling Windows,
I had a physical proof that I have a license to use Windows.

Your license key is your 'proof'. Physical media has little or no value.

On 30/01/2015 17:11, Larry Cooper wrote:

On 30/01/2015 15:31, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind
of money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But
you can't own the software.

What is your country called? I am UK and I don't see anything like
what you seem to suggest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11/279-4916092-6686826?url=search-alias%3Dsoftware&field-keywords=windows%208.1&sprefix=windows+8.1%2Csoftw are%2C249


http://www.software4students.co.uk/products/windows-8-dot-1-oem-full-version



I did a Google search without results of online shops, except
Microsoft Store which asks for credit card. I know myself a few online
shops that accept normal atm payment. They have Windows 8.1 upgrade,
Windows 8.1 Pro Pack upgrade and Windows 8.1 Pro Full Version.

http://pesquisa.fnac.pt/Software-par...ra-WindowsARBO


https://www.worten.pt/inicio/informa....html?cat=1523


These are the best shops.



These countries using the Euro as their currency are all struggling
apart from Germany. Even Germany is in deflation mode at the moment. UK
is doing pretty good because we are not using the Euro as our currency.
Greece is almost bankrupt; Even an average African country is doing
better than Greece at the moment.

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On 30/01/2015 17:11, Larry Cooper wrote:

On 30/01/2015 15:31, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you can't
own the software.

What is your country called? I am UK and I don't see anything like what you
seem to suggest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_11/279-4916092-6686826?url=search-alias%3Dsoftware&field-keywords=windows%208.1&sprefix=windows+8.1%2Csoftw are%2C249

http://www.software4students.co.uk/products/windows-8-dot-1-oem-full-version


I did a Google search without results of online shops, except Microsoft
Store which asks for credit card. I know myself a few online shops that
accept normal atm payment. They have Windows 8.1 upgrade, Windows 8.1 Pro
Pack upgrade and Windows 8.1 Pro Full Version.

http://pesquisa.fnac.pt/Software-par...ra-WindowsARBO

https://www.worten.pt/inicio/informa....html?cat=1523

These are the best shops.


These countries using the Euro as their currency are all struggling apart
from Germany. Even Germany is in deflation mode at the moment. UK is doing
pretty good because we are not using the Euro as our currency. Greece is
almost bankrupt; Even an average African country is doing better than
Greece at the moment.

Good for you being in UK. Euro currency is too strong for us. I believe
common currency is good for business between European countries. A few years
ago products from outside our country had low prices. Credit interest rates
were low too. People began to spend a lot, now we have to pay the debt. I
agree with you, South European countries are strugglling to keep in the same
boat.

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:48:15 -0000, "Larry Cooper"
wrote:

On Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:16:56 -0000, "Larry Cooper"
wrote:

"Neil" escreveu na mensagem ...

On 1/30/2015 10:31 AM, Larry Cooper wrote:
In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300€. For that kind
of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you
can't own the software.

Please explain what you mean that "you can't own the software". I
haven't
seen a EULA for Windows, going back to Windows 1.0 that gives the
purchaser actual ownership of the software.
--
best regards,

Neil

Meant I can't have the Full Version DVD for backup without credit card.
Local shops sell ownership for 300€.



Ownership of Windows doesn't exist, neither at local shops or anywhere
else, and regardless of what price you pay. What you can buy is a
license to use the software, not to own it.


If I had the original DVD, besides the possibility of reinstalling Windows,
I had a physical proof that I have a license to use Windows.


Sorry, that's not correct either. See Char's reply.

Larry Cooper wrote:

In my country, Windows 8.1 full version DVD costs 300¤. For that kind of
money people could buy a small laptop with Windows 8.1 OEM. But you can't
own the software.

In your country. In which country are you asked to pay 300 euro for a
Windows 8.1 license with media?

You never mentioned which *edition* of Windows 8.1 you are talking
about. There's the one with no edition name (which is probably
equivalent to a Home Edition) and the Pro edition. Full retail licenses
with media cost $120 (106 euro) for Home at Newegg & Microsoft Store,
$190 (168 euro) for Pro at Newegg or $200 (177 euro) at the Microsoft
Store.

Whoever is saying it costs 300 euros is ripping you off, you are not
disclosing what they are really offering at that price, or you don't
know what they are offering at that price.