Originally posted by: Slowlearner
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Please see
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/oemeula.htm
Thanks for the link.
That does clarify. It clarifies how much of a bloodsucking whore microsoft is. By this document, the following scenario is illegal:
1. buy oem version of OS and put together a computer.
2. 4 years later, the capacitors on the mb go bad.
3. mb manufacturer warranty is out, and mb manufacturer does not make mb anymore.
4. find a mb that is compatible with current cpu and ram.
5. replace mb and leave all other components the same.
6. reinstall windows on the same computer with an "upgraded" mb.
I just don't see the logic here. There is no way that I would be able to make a new computer with the old mb, and I in no way upgraded my computer considering I am still using the same cpu and ram. However, it is illegal, since I did not get the mb replaced under warranty, and it is a different mb than I started with.
I'm guessing this is a fairly common scenario considering all the people that are only willing to pay ~$50 for parts on their computers.
Do not take this tounge-lashing personal, I just get so pissed at microsoft and their antics, and I just read the thread about pvp-opm, so I am especially peeved right now.
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