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# it`s not actually, according to the weird way MS words the licence
it`s effectively tied to the motherboard, unless it`s a full unopened copy of the software - that`s why if you get cheap OEM copies, legally it has to be supplied with an 'essential' system component.. like a 2 quid piece of shit mouse
(, Mon 31 Oct 2005, 23:24, archived)
# you know I am playing dumb
and you have never told me that if I ever have to go to court. As a professional, I am fully aware of how those tossers work their thumbscrews.
(, Mon 31 Oct 2005, 23:28, archived)
# the latest builds of ubuntu linux are very nice
/sort of relevant, and freeeee
(, Mon 31 Oct 2005, 23:30, archived)
# "essential" ?
I'm sure I bought my copy of XP with some writable DVDs...

oh the legal twistings and turnings of that one...
(, Mon 31 Oct 2005, 23:36, archived)
# pffft
cool!
(, Mon 31 Oct 2005, 23:44, archived)