Re: [Xen-users] OT: OEM Win2k3 as domU License question

[Nick Anderson <nick@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

James Pifer wrote:
> I'm helping a friend at his small office. He needs to use Windows 2k3
> for a specific application. I have a xen server setup so we can run a
> couple linux servers to do some other tasks. 
>
> To save money he picked up Windows 2k3, but it's an OEM System Builder
> Pack. Like any agreement, reading it is very confusing, so I'm afraid to
> crack it open. Anyone know if I can install and activate this ok in a
> domU? And, is it legal to do this way?
>   
I am no authority on Microsoft licensing. But to my knowledge you can 
buy an OEM copy as long as you purchase hardware with it.  People used 
to get around this by just purchasing a mouse. But as far as I know if 
you have a valid license for windows you can install it in a vm without 
legal ramifications. Thats saying of course you don't install it in 
multiple vms.

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