Preinstalled Windows: AARGH! I can't get it off!

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

That's not what the article says. The issue is in their EULA. The article 
specifically talks about "Naked PCs". 
On 30 Apr 2002 at 11:00, Derek Atkins wrote:

> I think what this means is that you cannot mix-and-match.  If you
> bought machine A with OS Y you cannot put that copy of OS Y on
> machine B.  Y is tied to A for the life of machine A.
> 
> I don't think this means anything about removing windows to install
> Linux.  You are _ALWAYS_ allowed to erase the disk.  In fact, M$
> specifically gives you reasons when you _should_ "remove the Program".
> 
> -derek
> 
> "Jerry Feldman" <gaf at blu.org> writes:
> 
> > Does this mean that I can be arrested for putting Linux on my laptop. Will 
> > they close the BLU down because of our installfests?
> > 
> > From The Register
> > By John Lettice
> > Posted: 30/04/2002 at 11:14 GMT
> > 
> > If a PC shipped with Windows preinstalled, can you remove the OS and 
> > install Linux instead? Well, no, according to Microsoft. A somewhat obscure 
> > Microsoft site aimed at helping schools deal with donated computers flatly 
> > states: "It is a legal requirement that pre-installed operating systems 
> > remain with a machine for the life of the machine."
> > 
> > http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/4/25085.html

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