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On Wed, Dec 08, 2004 at 02:29:50PM -0500, Geoffrey wrote:
> I found this juicy tidbit in the Oct. MaximumPC:
> 
> "According to the advice offered on Microsoft's bulletin board: 
> 'Generally, you may upgrade or replace all of the hardware components on 
> your customer's computer and the customer may maintain the license for 
> the original Microsoft OEM operating system software, with the exception 
> of an upgrade or replacement of the motherboard.  If the motherboard is 
> replaced, then a new coputer has been created and the license of a new 
> operating system software is required.  Once the motherboard has been 
> replaced, you are not authorized to reinstall the OEM Microsoft software 
> that was originally pre-installed on the computer system.'"
> 
> To MaximumPC's credit, the end the article with the comment:
> 
> "...we recommend you buy the retail version, or switch to Linux..."
> 
> -- 
> Until later, Geoffrey
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