Posted by Colin Wilson on 10/04/06 22:22

> If you're still on a legit copy as purchased with the PC then afaik you
> can legally transfer it to new hardware - but the M$ licence conditions
> are vague on this point (it was discussed about 8 months ago over at
> theregister.co.uk IIRC).

I was right (that`s feckin' sad, isn't it...)

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/02/17/microsoft_oem_shocker/

I'm sure there was a follow-up story where users said they hadn't had a
problem in reality though.

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