Subj : Windows XP Product (re)a
To   : Charles Scaglione
From : Ross Cassell
Date : Wed Mar 12 2003 06:27 pm

Hello Charles!

12 Mar 03 16:21, you wrote to me:

 CS> It's not the "screams of conspiracy" as you call it that upsets some
 CS> people about activation.  It's because Microsoft assumes you are
 CS> dishonest by making sure you don't "cheat" them and install the
 CS> operating system or software on more than one machine.

Thats the stipulation of the product license, technically those that do install 
it on more than one machine are in violation of the EULA.

 CS> It's also because you have to call them or use the internet (whatever)
 CS> and get their permission (that's what activation is) to use the
 CS> software you paid for.

I made 3 or 4 mouse clicks, didnt talk to a soul.

But for all practical intents and purposes my machine is brand new.

 CS>   Oh, I know - you didn't pay for the software,
 CS> just the right to use the license.  That's debatable.

Why is it debateable?

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