I've heard the huge outcry about this on the net through the blogsphere and 
becuase of that Microsoft
was forced to revert its terms of licensing for Vista back to that of what XP 
has always been
for many years.

 I've read the article on Cnet News below that there's one small technicality 
which states this:

Microsoft backtracks on Vista transfer limits
<http://news.com.com/Microsoft+backtracks+on+Vista+transfer+limits/2100-1016_3-6131900.html?tag=html.alert>

"The plan to limit transfers was part of a series of changes to the terms that 
apply to boxed copies of Vista, not to the license that comes on a new, 
Vista-equipped PC. Separate rules apply for the versions of Windows installed 
on new PCs, which is how the majority of buyers get their copy of Windows. 
Typically, copies of Windows purchased on a new PC cannot legally be 
transferred to another PC."

So if you are going to purchase a copy of Vista get it boxed and not pre-loaded 
so that you won't
get burned. ;) 



Marc Sims
Data Technician I
Prince George's Community College


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"The Windows division has revised the retail license terms for Windows
Vista in a significant way."

It now reads "You may uninstall the software and install it on another
device for your use."

Woot.

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