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.

Comments

Re:MS method?

[hAkron]

Could I get a copy of that 'BritnetSpears.jpg.exe'?

Talcum powder

[Anonymous Coward]

To tie up their mail room. Fitting, especially since it is a licensing issue.

msft@buddy.ebay.com

[psychalgia]

or whatever the f the username is. I clicked on a link from another comment and its gone. I wanted to see the comments damnit. Oh well, if anyone gets a line on a new user name, post it here so I can see.

Re:Way Off Topic...

[LordNimon]

I know I shouldn't feed the trolls, but the first passage you quote is talking about self-defense. That is, those are instructions on what to do if someone invades your homeland.

As for Muslims protesting OBL in the streets, I have to admit that I'm disappointed myself. Remember, most of the people living in the Mid-east are ignorant by our standards, and so they just like to get angry a lot, even if it's stupid (imagine a country full of rednecks).