Wanted XBox +HD ect - Page 3

WillowTheWhisp · 21-09-2005, 16:17

I'm not going to get into an argument with someone who cannot see that there was more than one bit of subject matter in my posts.

I asked for clarification of something I wasn't clear on and then went on to comment on something which I had personal experience of.

I would still like an answer to a particular query but as you seem determined to undermine my query with your attempts to belittle whatever I post I shall ask someone who does know the answer via PM.

KIPAX · 21-09-2005, 16:20

you needed to post all that to tell us your going to ask someone by pm ... what was the point of that? ya being silly now

dazzalam · 21-09-2005, 16:22

willow
when u buy a M$ operating system, you buy the licence to use it, the 25 digit key is your licence number, if you sell that pc you also exchange the licence ownership, prior to XP this was no problem, but now with xp if you change too much hardware in that machine xp will shut down and you will need to call M$ to unlock it, exchange of the licence is permitted, but if your licence only covers 1 pc it cant legally be used on 2 pc`s, does that help

as for modiying a piece of hardware ie xbox to install another operating system LINUX for example, M$ have found to their cost that you cant monopolise, so modyfying an xbox isnt illegal, playing pirated games on a console however is, but KIPAX didnt say he wanted pirated games he said he wanted a modded xbox, what he wants it for is his buisness.

If he wanted some baby oil, would everyone have assumed he wanted it for something other than moistourising some delicate skin

assume makes an ass of u & me

Dazza

KIPAX · 21-09-2005, 16:23

kipax and baby oil.... i can see them running for the valium now thanks....

slinky · 21-09-2005, 16:25

OMG this thread had me in stitches...................thanks guys for a good laugh!!!!!!

WillowTheWhisp · 21-09-2005, 16:54

Thanks dazzalam, that more or less answers my question.

There is no modified hardware in the PC but it does have software loaded onto it that isn't loaded onto any other PC.

entwisi · 21-09-2005, 20:20

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Originally Posted by KIPAX

I dont think anyone here wants an all out pirate area where everyones trading stolen or copied stuff... it was a simple request for an xbox with copied games on it.. that in itself isn't illegal As far as I know

So its not OK for everyone else but it is for you..... Mmmmm seems fair

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Originally Posted by KIPAX

No way is accyweb in danger of being shut down because i asked for a dodgy xbox... for crying out loud... as the man said... get real..

Quite simply there is precedence, that is clear. therefore our board is at risk. Thats about as real as I can get.

entwisi · 21-09-2005, 20:24

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Originally Posted by dazzalam

willow
when u buy a M$ operating system, you buy the licence to use it, the 25 digit key is your licence number, if you sell that pc you also exchange the licence ownership, prior to XP this was no problem, but now with xp if you change too much hardware in that machine xp will shut down and you will need to call M$ to unlock it, exchange of the licence is permitted, but if your licence only covers 1 pc it cant legally be used on 2 pc`s, does that help

Only XP Home does this. XP Pro doesn't even need to be activated. Micorsoft did try and get teh EULA to make teh license only valid for teh original owner and any subsequent owners were expected to buy a new license. I believe this was ruled against in law.

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Originally Posted by dazzalam

a playing pirated games on a console however is, but KIPAX didnt say he wanted pirated games he said he wanted a modded xbox, what he wants it for is his buisness.

But he did just that, read the thread.

KIPAX · 21-09-2005, 20:29

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Originally Posted by entwisi

So its not OK for everyone else but it is for you..... Mmmmm seems fair

Quite simply there is precedence, that is clear. therefore our board is at risk. Thats about as real as I can get.

talk about mauntains out of mole hills... duh! is ebay at risk for openly selling chipped xboxes with copied software on them? or just little old accyweb because one person asked about buying one.... for crying out loud .... get a grip!

entwisi · 22-09-2005, 07:52

<fx: Ian decides that its not worth wasting any more typing time on this cause it obviously ain't going anywhere so he tosses Kipax a bag of Maynards Wine gums and heads merrily along the towpath of life>

Neil · 24-09-2005, 17:47

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

F'rinstance. If I have an old PC with Windows 98 and some other stuff on it and I get a new PC with better windows and better stuff is there a problem with me selling the old PC to somebody else? What is the difference between me still using it in my house and somebody else using it in their house?

I can't just find a license agreement for windows 98, I only threw one away last week tidying up. Here is a bit out of the Windows xp one

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13. SOFTWARE TRANSFER. Internal. You may move the Software to a different Workstation Computer. After the transfer, you must completely remove the Software from the former Workstation Computer. Transfer to Third Party. The initial user of the Software may make a one-time permanent transfer of this EULA and Software to another end user, provided the initial user retains no copies of the Software. This transfer must include all of the Software (including all component parts, the media and printed materials, any upgrades, this EULA, and, if applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity). The transfer may not be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Prior to the transfer, the end user receiving the Software must agree to all the EULA terms.

I always thought Windows 98 was non-transferable but will look for a license agreement before I comment definately.