On Friday 23 January 2004 16:10, Anthony Hayes wrote:
> This all depends on which operating systems you buy. Microsoft OEM
> operating systems (only available with a new machine) are
> non-transferrable,
That is an assertion made by Microsoft, and probably (IE certainly, but not
yet tested in court) an unlawful restraint in the EU, for sales to
individuals.
Sales to companies may be different, since companies are expected to have IT
departments, lawyers etc.
IANAL, but I think partnerships fall in between, closer to individuals.
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Adrian Midgley (Linux desktop)
GP, Exeter
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