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Old 12-03-2006, 11:40 AM
terri
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Good news for consumers - MS Announces NEW Licensing Terms

http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/wi...ing-terms.aspx

"I'm very pleased to let you know you this morning (or afternoon, or
evening, depending on where you are when you read this) that the Windows
division has revised the retail license terms for Windows Vista in a
significant way.
Namely, the terms regarding license-to-device assignment of the retail
product (including Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) now read
as follows:

You may uninstall the software and install it on another device for your
use. You may not do so to share this license between devices.
You can find the newly-revised retail license terms here, as I'm sure you'll
want to read them for yourself.

Our intention behind the original terms was genuinely geared toward
combating piracy; however, it's become clear to us that those original terms
were perceived as adversely affecting an important group of customers: PC
and hardware enthusiasts. You who comprise the enthusiast market are vital
to us for several reasons, not least of all because of the support you've
provided us throughout the development of Windows Vista. We respect the
time and expense you go to in customizing, building and rebuilding your
hardware and we heard you that the previous terms were seen as an impediment
to that -- it's for that reason we've made this change. I hope that this
change provides the flexibility you need, and gives you more reason to be
excited about the upcoming retail release of our new operating system."

Now, if they come out with a family license, that will be even better news!
--
Terri Stratton
Microsoft Featured Community
http://thetabletpc.net
Windows MVP - Tablet PC
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