re: Question about 'How do I skip the Product Activation in Windows XP?'
Monday, November 21, 2005 at 8:13 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Ricer46
(23819 messages posted)
The expected lifetime of software is not comparable to the expected lifetime of a
house. But even houses have limited life. They don't last forever. And cars, most
don't last more than ten years. The only reason antique cars survive is because they
are highly protected, well I still have Windows 3.1, and it's just as good as new,
you can't say that about your old cars.
On Monday, November 21, 2005 at 5:27 pm, mark wrote:
>I have also seen upgrade versions of XP Home edition on sale for less than $100
-after
>rebates (if you are not denied) but I have not seen and did not get a discount on
>XP-PRO OEM edition.
> As for the NTE software (www.ivex.com), I never stated that Microsoft was involved,
>they are just using the same practice. I have never been able to use it as I did
>not have internet access back when I purchased it. It will work with very limited
>functions after the included PIN is entered. For full use of the software registration
>is required to receive the additional unlock codes.
> I hope your investment prorating concept does not apply to my house, my classic
>cars, or other items I have purchased. When I purchase something I expect it to
be
>useable for a reasonable period of time. There are reasons beyond our control for
>food having a limited shelf life; there is no reason for products like software
to
>have a limited life, it is not a consumable product. In fact software is the only
>product that is sold with this 'feature'.
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