Vista license revised!

theefool · Nov 2, 2006

http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/w...-to-windows-vista-retail-licensing-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.

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."
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This is great news!

bigbazza · Nov 2, 2006

What was it before?
Surely as long as it is only installed on one PC at a time, then there is no problem?
Have they broadened / lessened their check on Hardware variations, that may have caused problems before?
Bazza

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theefool said:

http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2006/11/02/news-revision-to-windows-vista-retail-licensing-terms.aspx

This is great news!
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G.T. · Nov 2, 2006

bigbazza said:

What was it before?
Surely as long as it is only installed on one PC at a time, then there is no problem?
Have they broadened / lessened their check on Hardware variations, that may have caused problems before?
Bazza

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Yes, they've apparently backed off a bit from what they'd planned for Vista. Prior to today, they allowed one change to a "new computer", with new computer not clearly defined in the EULA, but clearly defined by the MS Vista team as ANY change of motherboard. Which was not good for the home-builders that routinely upgrade their motherboards as well as peripherals. Thank you Microsoft.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=874076&postcount=16

Rikky · Nov 2, 2006

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
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Thankyou

augiedoggie · Nov 2, 2006

MS must've seen a rebellion fomenting in the geekdom world. LOL, I almost feel sorry for PT in regurgitating some unknown MS flak's 'spin' on this issue.

tunered · Nov 2, 2006

Quote, 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. unquote.

Nothing different, the way i read this, still only one pc at a time, right? ed

tunered · Nov 3, 2006

And this,

The change in policy will not affect consumers who purchase their Windows license preinstalled on a PC from a hardware manufacturer. No license transfers are allowed in those cases.

DavidGP · Nov 3, 2006

augiedoggie said:

MS must've seen a rebellion fomenting in the geekdom world. LOL, I almost feel sorry for PT in regurgitating some unknown MS flak's 'spin' on this issue.
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Quite a big rebellion and alot of techbeta testers on the LHVista NG none to pleased at this as well if you remember the other month, when it was first announced what the EULA would incorporate.... good to know MS listen.

LMAO @ your reference to PT

ItsWendy · Nov 3, 2006

There are still a lot of folk that prefer to build it themselves. Glad to hear it being acknowledged.

bigbazza · Nov 3, 2006

Thanks, G.T., for the clarification. Bazza

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G.T. said:

... but clearly defined by the MS Vista team as ANY change of motherboard. Which was not good for the home-builders that routinely upgrade their motherboards as well as peripherals. Thank you Microsoft.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showpost.php?p=874076&postcount=16
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