Add Windows partition to existing Ubuntu Partition

Odd iodine at runbox.no
Thu Oct 15 15:59:53 UTC 2009


Fred Roller wrote:
> Odd wrote:
>> Amedee Van Gasse (ub) wrote:
>>   
>>> On Mon, October 12, 2009 19:50, Lucio M Nicolosi wrote:
>>>     
>>>> - Of course, providing you have a true registration code number, no
>>>>  need to even google for it, it would be much safer to get an
>>>> original Win CD from a friend
>>>>       
>>> That would be illegal even if he has a valid license key.
>>>     
>> Here's another link about this:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316941
>>
>> Notice this:
>> "If you cannot find your Windows XP CD or you cannot contact your
>> computer manufacturer, you may have to purchase a new copy of Windows XP."
>>
>> You MAY have to purchase. It doesn't say "you MUST". This implies
>> that Microsoft, while not saying it outright, does not object to obtaining
>> the installation media in other ways.
>>
>>   
> You can usually re-order a cd for about $20 US from MS as long as you 
> have your key.  Manufacturers usually have a similar deal if you bought 
> a box.

Sure, but it's cheaper to borrow a CD from a friend.

-- 
Odd




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