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  #166  
Old July 24th 04, 07:38 PM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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I am not familiar with copyright law but I think it also stipulates
the purpose of the copies.
I think the length is a % of the total.

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"David Candy" wrote in message
...
I wonder if there is a time limit. Copy a chapter a day and don't put
the chapters with each other.

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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.

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"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.

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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you

also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--
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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.

Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of

either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple

copies of the
same book for each room in my house.







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  #167  
Old July 24th 04, 08:13 PM
David Candy
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Chapter for books, 10% for articles. And it's for review. But if you are =
reading a book is one not reviewing it? This is far more interesting =
than OEM software.

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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message =
...
I am not familiar with copyright law but I think it also stipulates
the purpose of the copies.
I think the length is a % of the total.
=20
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"David Candy" wrote in message
...
I wonder if there is a time limit. Copy a chapter a day and don't put
the chapters with each other.
=20
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'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
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"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.

--=20
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.

--=20
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you

also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--=20
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.
Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of
either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple
copies of the
same book for each room in my house.





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  #168  
Old July 24th 04, 08:50 PM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.

Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of

either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple

copies of the
same book for each room in my house.






  #169  
Old July 24th 04, 09:48 PM
David Candy
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I wonder if there is a time limit. Copy a chapter a day and don't put =
the chapters with each other.

--=20
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message =
...
for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.
=20
--=20
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
=20
=20
"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.
=20
--=20
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html
=20
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--=20
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.

Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of

either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple

copies of the
same book for each room in my house.



=20

  #170  
Old July 24th 04, 10:23 PM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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Default Why Only On One PC?

I am not familiar with copyright law but I think it also stipulates
the purpose of the copies.
I think the length is a % of the total.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"David Candy" wrote in message
...
I wonder if there is a time limit. Copy a chapter a day and don't put
the chapters with each other.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you

also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.

Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of

either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple

copies of the
same book for each room in my house.







  #171  
Old July 24th 04, 10:25 PM
David Candy
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Chapter for books, 10% for articles. And it's for review. But if you are =
reading a book is one not reviewing it? This is far more interesting =
than OEM software.

--=20
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message =
...
I am not familiar with copyright law but I think it also stipulates
the purpose of the copies.
I think the length is a % of the total.
=20
--=20
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
=20
=20
"David Candy" wrote in message
...
I wonder if there is a time limit. Copy a chapter a day and don't put
the chapters with each other.
=20
--=20
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html
=20
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.

--=20
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.

--=20
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you

also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--=20
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.
Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of
either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple
copies of the
same book for each room in my house.





=20

  #172  
Old July 24th 04, 10:42 PM
DJS0302
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our example is not really not all that bad.
Do you remove the book from one room before you take it to another
room?
Or do you copy the book so multiple users in various locations can
read it at the same time?


It's a lot easier to carry a book from room to room than it is to carry my
computer from room. Even worse would be if I had more than one computer and I
had to uninstall Windows from one machine and then install on different machine
every time I went from say the bedroom to the den.
I think it all comes down to degrees. Copying software or printed material to
sell for profit is wrong but I'm sure we've all copied stuff from books for our
own personal use even though they clearly state that no part of this
publication may be reproduced etc. , and I'm sure most of us have loaned a
friend a copy of a computer game to install on their computer even though most
EULA say you can't. However, if I had more than one computer and wanted to
install a particular piece of software on each one I wouldn't go out and buy a
copy for each computer. That's just wasteful.

  #173  
Old July 25th 04, 03:25 AM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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Default Why Only On One PC?

for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.

Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of

either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple

copies of the
same book for each room in my house.






  #174  
Old July 25th 04, 03:25 AM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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Default Why Only On One PC?

for reviews and such there are provisions to copy sections of books
for limited purposes.

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"David Candy" wrote in message
...
You can copy one chapter of a book.

--
----------------------------------------------------------
'Not happy John! Defending our democracy',
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/...392635123.html

"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote in message
...
How does a book compare to Windows?
A book can not be used in more than one location at a time.
A book can not be copied so multiple users in different locations

can
use at the same time.
Since you think this example is reasonable and comparable, you also
think the similar restrictions in the EULA are reasonable.
Remember...it was you that said "Finally a reasonable post..."

--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/


"Greg R" wrote in message
...
Finally a reasonable post,
I never thought of that like that. A lot better the kurttrails

post
even.

On 21 Jul 2004 19:39:28 GMT, ospam (DJS0302)

wrote:


I like to compare owning a copy of Windows with owning a book.

Both are
intellectual properties. It's illegal for me to make copies of

either one and
sell them. The only difference is I don't have to buy multiple

copies of the
same book for each room in my house.






  #175  
Old July 25th 04, 03:25 AM
DJS0302
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our example is not really not all that bad.
Do you remove the book from one room before you take it to another
room?
Or do you copy the book so multiple users in various locations can
read it at the same time?


It's a lot easier to carry a book from room to room than it is to carry my
computer from room. Even worse would be if I had more than one computer and I
had to uninstall Windows from one machine and then install on different machine
every time I went from say the bedroom to the den.
I think it all comes down to degrees. Copying software or printed material to
sell for profit is wrong but I'm sure we've all copied stuff from books for our
own personal use even though they clearly state that no part of this
publication may be reproduced etc. , and I'm sure most of us have loaned a
friend a copy of a computer game to install on their computer even though most
EULA say you can't. However, if I had more than one computer and wanted to
install a particular piece of software on each one I wouldn't go out and buy a
copy for each computer. That's just wasteful.

  #176  
Old July 25th 04, 05:31 AM
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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No, it is not wistful unless you also equate wasteful with honest.
What does the specific EULA state?
Does it allow multiple installations?
Some do and some don't.
If not and you do it is theft and not waste.

Degrees is often just another excuse to justify theft.
Thieves use that excuse often.

Why is there a need to install a piece of software illegally on a
computer?
Or is it mostly a desire and being cheap?

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"DJS0302" wrote in message
news:20040721194838.04802.00000191@mb- It's a lot easier to carry a
book from room to room than it is to carry my
computer from room. Even worse would be if I had more than one

computer and I
had to uninstall Windows from one machine and then install on

different machine
every time I went from say the bedroom to the den.
I think it all comes down to degrees. Copying software or printed

material to
sell for profit is wrong but I'm sure we've all copied stuff from

books for our
own personal use even though they clearly state that no part of this
publication may be reproduced etc. , and I'm sure most of us have

loaned a
friend a copy of a computer game to install on their computer even

though most
EULA say you can't. However, if I had more than one computer and

wanted to
install a particular piece of software on each one I wouldn't go out

and buy a
copy for each computer. That's just wasteful.



  #177  
Old July 25th 04, 05:31 AM
Greg R
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Jupiter,
It has not be proven illegal. It is against the eula.
However, we don't know if the eula is legal either.

Greg R

..On Wed, 21 Jul 2004 18:18:46 -0600, "Jupiter Jones [MVP]"
wrote:

No, it is not wistful unless you also equate wasteful with honest.
What does the specific EULA state?
Does it allow multiple installations?
Some do and some don't.
If not and you do it is theft and not waste.

Degrees is often just another excuse to justify theft.
Thieves use that excuse often.

Why is there a need to install a piece of software illegally on a
computer?
Or is it mostly a desire and being cheap?


  #178  
Old July 25th 04, 05:31 AM
Woody
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Greg don't even bother , as jj just said MS's eula is law and even
questioning it makes you a thief in their eyes .


  #179  
Old July 25th 04, 05:32 AM
Siles
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"Woody" wrote in message
...
Greg don't even bother , as jj just said MS's eula is law and even
questioning it makes you a thief in their eyes .


DEAN D. PREGERSON United States District Judge Case No. CV 00-04161 DDP
(AJWx) :

The Court finds that the circumstances surrounding the transaction strongly
suggests that the transaction is in fact a sale rather than a license. For
example, the purchaser commonly obtains a single copy of the software, with
documentation, for a single price, which the purchaser pays at the time of
the transaction, and which constitutes the entire payment for the "license."
The license runs for an indefinite term without provisions for renewal. In
light of these indicia, many courts and commentators conclude that a
"shrinkwrap license" transaction is a sale of goods rather than a license.













  #180  
Old July 25th 04, 05:32 AM
Bruce Chambers
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Greetings --

Rather then WPA and a 5 minute phone call on the rare occasion
that something goes wrong, perhaps you'd prefer one of these other
common means of copy-protection:

1) The hardware dongles that must be attached to the parallel port to
enable an application to work?

2) Faxing a document signed by a company officer certifying the
number of installations before
being sent a code to enable the software?

3) Performing the application installations at bizarre hours of the
night because you have to call another time-zone during the
installation in order to obtain the necessary registration code from a
company representative?

Perhaps you have a different idea about just what "convenience"
means, but I'll take the simplicity and convenience of WPA over the
alternatives, thank you very much.


Bruce Chambers
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You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having both at once. - RAH


"Rustler_Gates" wrote in message
...
Can't agree with that Bruce. I moved a Nic card from one slot to

another,
then came that nasty notice that I had to authenticate again, and as

you
no doubt know, the new authentication did not go through at all! It

required a phone
call and a waste of about five minutes time to call, explain, then

copy and install a
loooooong string of numbers. Excuse me, but like so
many others who have shelled out a gob of hard cash, that tends to

tweak
one's jaw a little bit. After that, and many thanks to one who

shall remain nameless, I
learned to use Vol ID in a manner that avoids that hassle.

You and the others who derive a living from installing, fixing,

selling or trouble
shooting ms software, to the tune of about $125 an hour I'd guess,
are not seeing the forest for the trees.




 




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