Comparing OEM license deals with piracy.
Comparing OEM license deals with piracy.
Before we begin, this doesn’t justify any illegal actions, but it’s about understanding the values most of us share. Fact: Downloading pirated Windows (any edition) is against the law. Small detail: Running an OEM copy of Windows 7 or 8.1 for personal purposes violates the licensing terms (Microsoft states you’re not permitted to do this). Source: http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensin...X5QwTqvweG Fact: Using an OEM key from one device and applying it elsewhere breaks the licensing agreement (essentially theft). Source: http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensin...hlink=faq3 I haven’t found precise information on Windows 10 yet, but it’s likely the rules will be similar. Your current OEM key, tied to your specific motherboard, will probably unlock a path to Windows 10 on the same hardware, which means you’re violating the license. What are your thoughts? Do you care? Is this something you’re aware of?
Purchasing used games deprives developers of revenue, similar to piracy. However, few pay attention to the finer points. People often enjoy believing they are more ethical than others. As long as they possess a key—even one obtained through illegal means like selling on G2A—they feel justified in their actions.
I messaged Microsoft about getting a new PC and asked if they could apply my old OEM license, and they were very supportive.
This is also a good point. I have, many times, called and essentially admitted that I was breaking their licensing agreement (unknowingly), and they had no problems helping me. Moving one copy of windows 7 between multiple systems after rebuilds and upgrades etc, and calling to say 'Yes, I built myself a new computer and I need to install on another". However, to be honest, many times the only question you actually get, is, "how many computers do you have this installed on".
I dislike Microsoft's rules they seem invalid I follow my own preferences M8 Linux outperforms Microsoft Windows particularly against that flawed system called Windows 8. But I'm sure Microsoft doesn't enforce this so I'm not concerned.
When the key transfer is carried out correctly, you're not damaging anything. Also, attaching a license to the machine alone is incorrect because the owner retains ownership of both hardware and software rights. It would make more sense to link the license to the individual and a specific machine they own. Using one license for multiple machines without deactivating them is illogical and could be avoided by tying the license to the person. Enterprise editions are exceptions to this guideline.
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