>>> Reply on 29-11-2006 14:48:51 <<<
> Dominique Leuenberger wrote: > > > >>>> Reply on 29-11-2006 11:17:38 <<< > >>>> > > > > > >>>> to make Vista a good Guess for Xen > >>>> > >>> ..........Guest > >>> > >> I once read it's already been done [for some Windows before Vista] > >> > > but > > > >> could not be published because of the assed MS EULA. So, Vista for > >> > > Xen > > > >> will most likely not happen ANYTIME soon. > >> > >> > >> > > > > Why should the MS EULA deny you the installation as a XEN Guest? As > > long as you don't have to modify the kernel (so in paravirt mode), > you > > are allowed to install Windows on virtual machines. You just need one > > license per virtual machine you install; you're not used to reuse a > > license in several virt/phys machines. > > > > Dominique > > > > There have been articles recently about just that. Only some (read > expensive) versions of Vista are permitted to be run as a virtual > system. > I know what you point on, but that's basically WRONG: The MS EULA reads: 4. USE WITH VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES. You may not use the software installed on the licensed device within a virtual (or otherwise emulated) hardware system. -> you are NOT allowed to use the same license, that you have on the physical installation, inisde a virtual installation. But according to this sentence, you're allowed to install it in a virtaul machine. Dominique -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
