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Is copying the XP CD warez?


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Everyone agrees that downloading an ISO or copying someone elses Windows CD is warez. Yet, Microsoft themselves states in the EULA that you are purchasing the right to use the software, not the software itself. So you're really only buying the CD KEY! This should mean that you can make as many copies as you like, just don't give out your key. Which would mean that we should be able to ask anyone where to get an ISO, just not what key to use. Anyone else think this is logical?

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Bottom line...

You can have a copy of all software that you own, and yes you are puchasing the rights to use this not the actual software its self.

So if you have are going to share your copy of XP or any software just dont give out the CDKEY. .Simple as that.

You can buy a licensed key from MS, by calling them.

but come on, buy the software.

I mean we all know MS products are expensive, but with this great tool called the internet... We can get things alot cheaper than then RETAIL price.

AN OS is a big program, with a lot of features its worth about 100 bucks.

Prophecy

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That does seem to make sense, but what good is it without the key? The only time I could see this would be needed is if someone bought a copy but scratched or lost their CD.

Not quite sure what you're getting at.

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Originally posted by Prophecy

Bottom line...

You can have a copy of all software that you own, and yes you are puchasing the rights to use this not the actual software its self.

So if you have are going to share your copy of XP or any software just dont give out the CDKEY. .Simple as that.

You can buy a licensed key from MS, by calling them.

You can also get them to send you the CD for free if you have the license.

but come on, buy the software.

I mean we all know MS products are expensive, but with this great tool called the internet... We can get things alot cheaper than then RETAIL price.

AN OS is a big program, with a lot of features its worth about 100 bucks.

Prophecy

I'm not saying you should not buy, I'm saying that it makes no sense for forum admins and mods all over the internet to shut down requests for ISOs and links. The CD key is the warez item, not the ISO (at least with Microsoft).

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