Microsoft Shuts Auction Doors On Old Windows

mrv writes "Microsoft is keeping a more-vigilant eye on online auctions of old copies of Windows software, with people trying to offload it due to the upcoming release of XP. Also within the story is info and tips for donating a computer (and software licenses) to charity. (Charities must have site licenses for Windows 98 or newer!)" A lot of users seem to think that they can sell off their no-longer-used software to subsidize upgrades, but that's just not what the EULAs say (at least with pre-installed MS software). Time to go re-read what sellers of used software have had to say last year, and the MS method of shutting own eBay auctions.

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Re:a Realistic Threshold

[Saint Stephen]

Yep, and the IRS won't prosecute you unless you really cheat on your taxes a whole lot, and the cops won't give you a speeding ticket unless you're really speeding, and you won't go to prison for smoking pot.

Thanks for the newsflash, and thanks for being such a stellar example of citizenship.

Jessus.

rape

[psychalgia]

if they wouldnt try to rape us with terms on XP, and develop a legitametely (sp?) good piece of software this wouldn't be an issue. I would HAPPILY fork out 90 bucks for XP with 98's TOS. I would more than happily spill out 40 if i had to deal with being raped by the TOS. Why dont companies understand this? My company makes glade, raid, edge, etc...maybe ill suggest to marketing that they start charging per dead bug, shaved leg, or "freshened room." I mean, glade DOES harness the precious power of oils, it says so in our commercial.