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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what a load of complete...

[Gehenna_Gehenna]

crap. I've always been at odds w- microsoft about this gay f-ing policy. Why can't you just let the lisence expire after say, 6 years or so. then let people knock themselves out. I mean come on, who is really using windows 95 anymore because they don't want to buy another lisence (put your hands down, I know there are a few in this community, but it that is NOT a global trend).

I can buy used microsoft video games at EB, why not used microsoft OS's.

Simple.

[jd]

With Microsoft products, you NEVER own the software. You own the licence, but the software remains property of Microsoft, Inc.

(It's no wonder they got three times more anthrax than everyone else. bin Laden must have realised the implications of that EULA.)