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MS says pirating is illegal, but are their PA rules illegal?
Not to get this topic to far off base, but can you=20 provide a link where I could get some info on how to=20 build one of these "slip streamed" cd's for myself?=20 new 'again" to windows, after a long time on Mac's, and=20 need to relearn so many new things, but I read about your=20 disk, and thought hey, there's a good idea : ) Dan All this says is that it's legal for you to make a copy=20 of your XP install CD. It doesn't say anything about installing XP on a second=20 computer. Microsoft has never said it's not OK to copy the CD. In fact, the=20 install copy of XP I would use if I needed to re-install is one I burned with SP1=20 slipstreamed in. The original CD is stored for safekeeping. Larc =A7=A7=A7 - Please raise temperature of mail to reply by e- mail - =A7=A7=A7 . |
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MS says pirating is illegal, but are their PA rules illegal?
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Matt "Dan" wrote in message ... Not to get this topic to far off base, but can you provide a link where I could get some info on how to build one of these "slip streamed" cd's for myself? new 'again" to windows, after a long time on Mac's, and need to relearn so many new things, but I read about your disk, and thought hey, there's a good idea : ) |
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MS says pirating is illegal, but are their PA rules illegal?
I am a lawyer in the US. You are allowed to make a backup copy of your
installation disks under the copyright law. You are not allowed to install on a different computer without being licensed to do so. You are not the software owner but a licensee. Some licenses do allow for installation on more than one computer; I have a number of these licenses on MS products but they are not retail versions. They are MS Partner versions not for resale. Retail licenses (not included with computer purchase) allow you to move the license and install the software on a different computer by uninstalling the software from your original computer. MS Academic version software seems to be limited to a single installation (can't move to different computer). Software distributed with a new computer (OEM version) is limited to that computer. -- Charles Kenyon Word New User FAQ & Web Directory: URL: http://addbalance.com/word/index.htm Intermediate User's Guide to Microsoft Word (supplemented version of Microsoft's Legal Users' Guide) URL: http://addbalance.com/usersguide/index.htm See also the MVP FAQ: URL: http://www.mvps.org/word/ which is awesome! --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- This message is posted to a newsgroup. Please post replies and questions to the newsgroup so that others can learn from my ignorance and your wisdom. "PCyr" wrote in message ... Basically, I've heard both sides of the story, but I want to confirm if the following is true: MS's product activation rules are illegal because: The law says: "Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 117. - Limitations on exclusive rights: Computer programs (a) Making of Additional Copy or Adaptation by Owner of Copy. - Notwithstanding the provisions of section 106, it is not an infringement for the owner of a copy of a computer program to make or authorize the making of another copy or adaptation of that computer program provided: (1) that such a new copy or adaptation is created as an essential step in the utilization of the computer program in conjunction with a machine and that it is used in no other manner, or (2) that such new copy or adaptation is for archival purposes only and that all archival copies are destroyed in the event that continued possession of the computer program should cease to be rightful. MS Says: The following is a translation of Section 117 (a) from the legalese using MS's own definitions: Title 17 Chapter 1 Section 117. - Limitations on the exclusive rights of Copyright Owners: Computer programs (a) Making of Additional Installation by the Owner of a Copy of Software. - It is not infringement for the owner of a copy of software to make another installation provided: (1) that such a new installation is made as a necessary step in making use of the software together with a previously unknown computer and that it is used in no other manner, or "(2) that such new copy or adaptation is for archival purposes only and that all archival copies are destroyed in the event that continued possession of the computer program should cease to be rightful" So if this is true, how is MS *legally* allowed to enforce the EULA, and Product Activation? And if it is, could MS be sued if they won't let you activate? As well, provided this is true, how come the government hasn't stepped in to say, "Sorry MS, you can't prevent users from installing an additional copy for home and private use"? I'm not taking sides, but I will admit, this is pretty convincing to me. -- Member of "Newsgroups are for everyone" (Perdita X. Dream is a self-righteous, ruthless net-cop too!) Email address is fake to prevent SPAM. Real email address is pcyr2000 AT hotmail DOT com Change the obvious to the obvious. ------------------ |
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MS says pirating is illegal, but are their PA rules illegal?
"Charles Kenyon" wrote in
: I am a lawyer in the US. You are allowed to make a backup copy of your installation disks under the copyright law. A lawyer?? We need to get you talking to Kurtail. He tries to argue that the shrink-wrap license is invalid, and that "Fair Use" comes into play. David |
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MS says pirating is illegal, but are their PA rules illegal?
Software distributed with a new computer (OEM version) is limited to that computer.
My Eula for Encarta 96. Say's I can move their software to another computer. (On the cd it says for distribution with a new pc.) So which is correct? I think if you have CD software that came with another computer and that computer is trashed or cant use. I think you should be able to use the software on another computer. I don't mean the operating system. Most software that comes with a computer can be downloaded anyway. I would also like to ask the lawyer what he thinks of the activation issues but his answer(s) might be deleted by Microsoft. Disclaimer My advice is as-is. It could trash your system. |
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MS says pirating is illegal, but are their PA rules illegal?
On Wed, 06 Aug 2003 20:34:32 GMT, Greg P Rozelle pondered exceedingly, then took
quill in hand and carefully composed... | Software distributed with a new computer (OEM version) is limited to that computer. | | My Eula for Encarta 96. Say's I can move their software to another | computer. (On the cd it says for distribution with a new pc.) | So which is correct? Whichever benefits you the most. Since the burden of proof falls on whoever writes such rules, any inconsistency or loophole can be safely taken advantage of. What they mean never counts as much as what they say! Larc §§§ - Please raise temperature of mail to reply by e-mail - §§§ |
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MS says pirating is illegal, but are their PA rules illegal?
Charles Kenyon wrote:
| I am a lawyer in the US. You are allowed to make a backup copy of your | installation disks under the copyright law. | | You are not allowed to install on a different computer without being | licensed to do so. You are not the software owner but a licensee. Some | licenses do allow for installation on more than one computer; I have a | number of these licenses on MS products but they are not retail | versions. They are MS Partner versions not for resale. Retail | licenses (not included with computer purchase) allow you to move the | license and install the software on a different computer by | uninstalling the software from your original computer. MS Academic | version software seems to be limited to a single installation (can't | move to different computer). Software distributed with a new computer | (OEM version) is limited to that computer. | | -- | Charles Kenyon Finally no urban ledgends or guessing or my neighbors dog said the cat said. -- Tampa Bay |
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