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Re: [OT] Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP.
From: Richard Forno <rforno () infowarrior org>
Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 13:34:02 -0400
Well, I think new MS XP licensing said something like the Win file/print sharing can not be used by any GPL software, thus attempting to prevent Linux et al from sitting on a Win network and using Win network resources......but I forget where I heard that....maybe it was slashdot. In MS case, it never hurts to read too much into their legaleese or business cases. :) rf
From: "Rachel Luxemburg" <rslux () link-net com> Reply-To: <rslux () link-net com> Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 10:17:27 -0700 To: "'Nanog (E-mail)'" <nanog () merit edu> Subject: RE: [OT] Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP. That's one possible reading. It could also be seen as making it illegal to run products like PCAnywhere and VNC, or possibly even doing a PalmOS remote hotsynch, without an additional license being purchased.-----Original Message----- From: owner-nanog () merit edu [mailto:owner-nanog () merit edu]On Behalf Of Benjamin P. Grubin Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 9:02 AM Subject: RE: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XPunless you pay them... Err--I think you guys are reading too much into this. The license (to me, and IANAL), seems to indicate that the workstation cannot be used as a server unless you purchase server licenses. It strikes me that language very similar to this has been in the workstation products since NT4.Microsoft's XP license agreement says, "Except as otherwise permittedbythe NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, and Remote Desktop featuresdescribedbelow, you may not use the Product to permit any Device to use,access,display, or run other executable software residing on the Workstation Computer, nor may you permit any Device to use, access, display, orrun theProduct or Product's user interface, unless the Device has a separate license for the Product."
Current thread:
- [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP unless you pay them... Bruce Williams (Apr 21)
- Re: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP unless you pay them... Richard Forno (Apr 21)
- RE: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XPunless you pay them... Benjamin P. Grubin (Apr 21)
- RE: [OT] Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP. Rachel Luxemburg (Apr 21)
- Re: [OT] Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP. Richard Forno (Apr 21)
- RE: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XPunless you pay them.. Scott Call (Apr 21)
- RE: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XPunless you pay them.. Bruce Williams (Apr 21)
- Re: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XPunless you pay them.. Valdis . Kletnieks (Apr 21)
- RE: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XPunless you pay them... Benjamin P. Grubin (Apr 21)
- Re: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP unless you pay them... Richard Forno (Apr 21)