Windows + VM licenses

[Thomas Kaiser]

Tony wrote:
> Ed Smits wrote:
>> You're right, I didn't read the EULA, never do<G>, and it is in there.
>> What is interesting is that if you get Vista Ultimate you can do it,
>> but not with the Home Premium edition or any other version.
>>
>> Ah well, all the more reason not to use Vista, I'll stick with my
>> legal copy of XP which suits me just fine when I need it and can be
>> legally run in a VM.
>>
>> ED
>>
>> On 6/15/07, Andy <stude.list at googlemail.com> wrote:
>>   
>>> On 15/06/07, Ed Smits <ed.smits at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>     
>>>> Since he gave me the numbers AFTER knowing it was in a virtual machine
>>>> I suggest that I am now a legal Vista owner, no need to do anything
>>>> else.
>>>>       
>>> Actually I think you are using it illegally, the EULA is quite clear
>>> on this matter if you had read the thing. For Home Premium it states:
>>>     
>>>> 4. USE WITH VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES. You may not use the software
>>>> installed on the
>>>> licensed device within a virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware system.
>>>>       
>>> From: http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/useterms/default.aspx
>>>
>>> I hope you didn't give the Microsoft guy your name or address?
>>> And used a public phone box that can't be traced to you.
>>> And haven't hooked your PC up to your own Internet connection.
>>>
>>> If you have the lawyers will be coming for you!
>>>
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
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> 
> I wouldn't worry about it MS wont be knocking on your door anytime soon, 
> heck there just glad somebody is using Vista!

YES, This is true ;-)

Thomas
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