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Windows 98 question about licencing
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15/05/2003 10:57:58
 
 
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No, I don't think it's legal. If you buy a PC from Dell or Gateway, it always comes with a license certificate. That's proof of ownership. I think piracy@microsoft.com is the proper email address to alert MS.


>Hi
>
>I'm a bit confused about something, and I was wondering if anyone had any views on this.
>
>Is it LEGAL for a company to sell a New PC with Windows 98 PRE-LOADED (ie Without a Product Key being entered yet) and not supply a licence with it?
>
>I had a New PC and when I started it up it prompted for licence agreement and product key entry, but the company never supplied a licence with it, and advised me I need to purchase one seperatly!! Can a company ship you a PC with win98 and no licence? I'm confused....
>
>Thanks
>Kev
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer
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