[NTLUG:Discuss] Open, free choice -- and Windows XP/ Passport

[Steve Baker]

Steve wrote:
> 
> Chris Cox wrote:
> 
> > They've actully lessened this I understand.  Now you will be given some
> > extra "grace" before they start getting nasty... I can't remember the details
> > though of the "new friendlier" plan.  Company license supposedly won't
> > have the restriction....
> 
> Because of the initial backlash, Microsoft officials say Microsoft will be
> pretty open which means they'll let you do all sorts of stuff with XP with a
> wink and a nudge when you register your OS.

But you still have to phone them up to ask for a re-registration of your OS - right?

I don't think the basic detection mechanism in the OS has changed.

I think all they are saying is that when you phone Microsoft to explain why you
need a new registration code, they'll be "generous" in accepting your explanation.

I havn't seen anywhere a list of what you can change before XP wigs out on you.

Suppose you upgrade your motherboard, CPU and RAM?  Is that enough to invalidate
the OS?   What about the hard drive?  The NIC?

Who knows?

Personally, when I upgrade my PC (about once a year), I replace nearly everything
with some of the older parts migrating into my kid's PC.

> However, like McNealy has said, with
> Microsoft, the first hit is always free. You have to wait for the guy to stick
> his neck in the noose before you can start tightening.

Exactly.
 
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