> From: Pau Garcia i Quiles [mailto:pgqui...@elpauer.org] > > I think you are under the wrong assumption you can license Windows XP (or > any other desktop Windows) for use in a virtual machine. Which you cannot > unless you are a corporate client with a Software Assurance contract.
Windows XP Mode contains a pre-installed, licensed copy of Windows XP Professional. Windows XP Mode is available to download directly from Microsoft, free of charge, to users of Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Virtual_PC#Windows_XP_Mode Also, you're incorrect saying you need Software Assurance (SA). Back around 2010, they created a few new options, including VDA for VDI. Nowadays, you need VDA, which is cheaper than SA, but you only need it if you run your windows licenses in a remote virtual desktop infrastructure. You don't need it if you are running windows locally on your computer. http://searchvirtualdesktop.techtarget.com/feature/Demystifying-Microsoft-virtual-desktop-licensing-SA-vs-VDA-vs-CDL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make your web apps faster with AppDynamics Download AppDynamics Lite for free today: http://p.sf.net/sfu/appdyn_d2d_mar _______________________________________________ VBox-users-community mailing list VBox-users-community@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/vbox-users-community _______________________________________________ Unsubscribe: mailto:vbox-users-community-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net?subject=unsubscribe
