Subj : RE: WINDOWS XP
To   : BOB ADKINS
From : JAY EMRIE
Date : Thu Jul 12 2001 02:22 pm

BA> MM> It only requires re-activation if you make a "significant" change to
BA> MM> your hardware, like a motherboard. Changing a video card should not
BA> MM> trigger a re-activation.

BA>  What If you have to reinstall Do to Driver Messing Up.. You have to get a
BA>NEW Key. I am sure the Internet Keys will only be for the first one and the
BA>others you need to call..

BA>  So far I have had to reinstall over 6 times Because of driver problems..

BA> MM> If you upgrade your computer you re-activate. This can be done over the
BA> MM> Internet in a few seconds.


BA>Yes they are saying it will only be the first time after that you have to 
call
BA>them.

BA> MM> This is not correct, there is no requirement to subscribe to continue
BA> MM> to run Windows XP.

BA>No not yet.. Like I sad they are doing it with Office XP what is to stop 
them
BA>with Windows XP?

The ONLY thing that will stop MS in this is for the public
to en masse refuse to buy the product. Somehow I can't see
that happening.

Jay
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