Comments on: Transferring Your License on Vista? One-Time Only, Says Microsoft … Maybe http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606 Independent Tech News and Product Reviews from former VP and head of CNET.com and Longtime Computer Shopper Columnist, Alice Hill author of the popular "Hard Edge" column. Originally named AliceandBill.com. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:06:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Microsoft Backtracks On Vista Licensing Rules ~ Windows Fanatics http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-82089 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 01:09:28 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-82089 [...] First Microsoft said you could only transfer Vista to one other PC. There was quite an outcry over that, and now, two weeks later, there’s been a course correction. [...] […] First Microsoft said you could only transfer Vista to one other PC. There was quite an outcry over that, and now, two weeks later, there’s been a course correction. […]

]]> by: nivoxz http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80367 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:00:32 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80367 mmm... quite interesting, i bet that it's done on purpose, they already know that quad core pcs are just comming, so we buy first our copy of vista and later if we upgrade to quadcore pc we should be buying more expensive server version... and that sounds expensive mmm… quite interesting, i bet that it’s done on purpose, they already know that quad core pcs are just comming, so we buy first our copy of vista and later if we upgrade to quadcore pc we should be buying more expensive server version… and that sounds expensive

]]> by: Kevin K. http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80306 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:37:29 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80306 Look at this little tid bit a bit earlier in the document: *************** Licensed Device. You may install one copy of the software on the licensed device. You may use the software on up to two processors on that device at one time. Except as provided in the Storage and Network Use (Ultimate edition) sections below, you may not use the software on any other device. ***************** Meaning we are unable to use the OS on any possible quad core CPUs that come out in the near future? Is this a standard restriction or does it just mean you have to use a server edition for multi processor machines? Interesting...... Look at this little tid bit a bit earlier in the document:

***************
Licensed Device. You may install one copy of the software on the licensed device. You may
use the software on up to two processors on that device at one time. Except as provided in the
Storage and Network Use (Ultimate edition) sections below, you may not use the software on any
other device.
*****************

Meaning we are unable to use the OS on any possible quad core CPUs that come out in the near future? Is this a standard restriction or does it just mean you have to use a server edition for multi processor machines?

Interesting……

]]> by: Kevin K. http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80304 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:31:59 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80304 The harder and more annoying they make it for regular users, the more they alienate us. Back in the day, a computer cost upwards of $3000+ and the OS cost $100 (I know you can go all out and get a machine well over $4000 but that's beside the point). Nowadays you can get a damned fine machine for $500 and they expect us to pay $200+ for the OS? AND make it harder for us to upgrade later? I am glad I am getting older and less interested in the hobby of computing as it's getting less and less fun to play in that arena what with all the controls from the software companies and entertainment industry.... The harder and more annoying they make it for regular users, the more they alienate us.

Back in the day, a computer cost upwards of $3000+ and the OS cost $100 (I know you can go all out and get a machine well over $4000 but that’s beside the point). Nowadays you can get a damned fine machine for $500 and they expect us to pay $200+ for the OS? AND make it harder for us to upgrade later?

I am glad I am getting older and less interested in the hobby of computing as it’s getting less and less fun to play in that arena what with all the controls from the software companies and entertainment industry….

]]> by: Bob http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80224 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:59:09 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80224 I've been running Linux for a couple of years. My only problem is what to do for games. Might buy the PS3. I’ve been running Linux for a couple of years. My only problem is what to do for games. Might buy the PS3.

]]> by: Mark T http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80219 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 01:17:42 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80219 The Fedora 5 install was pretty painless it cost 25$ for the book on amazon and I got CD's and it saw my mp3 player and cameraphone with no hassles. The Fedora 5 install was pretty painless it cost 25$ for the book on amazon and I got CD’s and it saw my mp3 player and cameraphone with no hassles.

]]> by: BundyGil http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80142 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 12:04:20 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80142 Time someone came up with a viable alternative to windows Time someone came up with a viable alternative to windows

]]> by: Nivoxz http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80098 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 02:35:58 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80098 I will move to mac, every time microsoft does something it looks that you must ask permission to use their software when we are buying their programs... What happens when one day everyone gets tired like me? ;) I will move to mac, every time microsoft does something it looks that you must ask permission to use their software when we are buying their programs… What happens when one day everyone gets tired like me? ;)

]]> by: NASAdude http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80046 Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:12:36 +0000 http://www.realtechnews.com/posts/3606#comment-80046 I think I'd have to agree with M. Santo on this one. With the information provided, there is nothing to precluded the new machine becoming the "licensed device", and the cycle starts again. That's what I was thinking before reading the added comment, so I guess it's not that hard to figure out. ;) Why do we all have to think like attorneys these days? I think I’d have to agree with M. Santo on this one. With the information provided, there is nothing to precluded the new machine becoming the “licensed device”, and the cycle starts again.

That’s what I was thinking before reading the added comment, so I guess it’s not that hard to figure out. ;)

Why do we all have to think like attorneys these days?

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