vcbb5

Is it legal to dual boot the same os with the same key? I dual boot 2 windows xp's.

__________________
My Mazda 3s

My Mazda 3s on Car Domain

[||||||||||||||||||--] (90%)

MP3Car.com

 

fantomas

knowing MS, probably not. but who's going to stop you if it is illegal?

i think you purchase a license for each machine...so chances are you're ok. might want to check the EULA or other 139520 page legal documents..

__________________
rebuilding carpc... kinda..

SjLucky

perhaps you shouldnt wax the legal and just do it.. Jesus what are they going to do Hey dont you dare dual boot our software! thats just wrong... Fock MicroDick!

...End Rant...

__________________

fantomas

see...im thinking the same thing. but since that has nothing to do with what he asked, i decided to actually answer the question as best i could. hes obviously doing it anyways, so telling him to do it seems a bit redundent.

__________________
rebuilding carpc... kinda..

Nic

why on earth would you do something silly like this?

Jailer

I believe Microsoft set up the activation "feature" in XP so it could only be installed on one machine. However I don't think anyone at Microsoft ever said anything about multiple installations on the same machine.

gareva1

well, depending on the license you have, you should technically be able to install on "1-2 processors"...this is for the ppl out there who are fortunate enought to have dual proc systems...since that is kinda what you are doing, I think it could be bent into a legal argument...

Jailer

Turns out I was wrong on this one. From the Windows XP EULA:

* Installation and use. You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Product on a single computer, such as a workstation, terminal or other device ("Workstation Computer"). The Product may not be used by more than two (2) processors at any one time on any single Workstation Computer.

MP3Car.com

 

kefka_killer

No, but i doubt/hope even microsoft isn't petty enough to take action against you unless you are

A) A business using illegal copies
or
B) Mass distributing illegal keys

__________________
Kefka_Killer.owns(you);

Redmachine

I own 3 copies of winxp(legit) but I run it on ahem....6 machines. If I happen to need the call number for the activation(sometimes it doesn't like to take the code at first) I use the call number complain about a HD crash and having to reload No problems. i think if I bought the 100 dollar software I can use it on MY computers as much as I wish. Goddamn Microsoft

kefka_killer

The thing is, you didn't buy the software; You bought a license for a copy of their software, and by clicking the little "I agree" button you are submitting to their terms of the software. If you don't like the terms in the EULA or the way they do business then switch to linux and don't use their product. I just find it ironic when people talk about how much they hate MS but continue to use Windows. No one is forcing you to use Windows, if you dont like it then go download a linux distro, because IMHO that's the better way to "get back" at MS. I'm pretty sure Bill Gates prefers that you use his software (even though he saw no money) than linux (where he loses desktop market share). I hope I didn't come off as preachy but thats the way I see it.

__________________
Kefka_Killer.owns(you);

trebuchetguy

I think as long as you are dual booting you are fine, to get the activation key for your pc windows inpects your hardware to generate the key. So if your hardwhere is the same, so is your key, they wont even know the diffrence.

__________________
New car means time for a new carputer.

Planing.

Ashlawn Kemling

Kefka, we hate the fact that Microsoft charges $300 for Windows XP Professional. We hate the fact that we can't avoid the Microsoft tax when buying a manufactuered computer. I own SEVEN copies of Windows 98. Two of Windows 95 and one of Windows 3.11. It would have been nice if I could have just taken my first copy of Windows 98 and installed it on the new computers and not have to pay for a pre-installed 98 when I already own it. (Assuming the old computers weren't in use anymore.)

lgbr

When you call to activate they say "Is this installed on only one machine?" so you're fine.

__________________
Audio Rockford Fosgate: 900 Watt 4-channel amp, 501bd Mono amp
Computer AMD 2400+ XP, 1 GB DDR RAM, Orbit Micro 250W DC-DC PSU

Head units are for cheaters!

MP3Car.com