http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000778.html
If you want to try before you buy.
Trial version is not yet available for download from what I have seen - the RC1 is, but no others.
Mike
There has been talk about uninstalling then reinstalling the OS after making sure to 0 out the drive and getting another 120 days - no idea if that works or not, but if you reinstall every coupld months - you might be able to have Vista legally free ;)
Vista grace period - extend to 120 days
Vista grace period - extend to 120 days
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Yeah with all the effort that would take, it's not worth it...*waits for Vista Business to arrive for laptop*
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Just keep in mind that even though you spent $200 for Vista Ultimate OEM, the OS is still illegal if it it wasn't purchased by a registered System Builder w/ Microsoft.
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If thats true then they shouldnt be selling it an end user as an OEM product. IMHOCypher wrote:Just keep in mind that even though you spent $200 for Vista Ultimate OEM, the OS is still illegal if it it wasn't purchased by a registered System Builder w/ Microsoft.
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The title says it.
"Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM"
NewEgg Disclaimer:
This OEM software is intended for system builders only and cannot be transferred to another PC once it is installed. The purchaser of this software is required to comply with the terms of the System Builder license, including the responsibility of providing all end user support for the software.
http://www.microsoft.com/oem/sblicense/default.mspx
"Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM"
NewEgg Disclaimer:
This OEM software is intended for system builders only and cannot be transferred to another PC once it is installed. The purchaser of this software is required to comply with the terms of the System Builder license, including the responsibility of providing all end user support for the software.
http://www.microsoft.com/oem/sblicense/default.mspx
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