This too but I try not to let my blatant hatred cloud my view. Macs are just impractical because they essentially hide all functionality to prevent novice users from making mistakes. Which I suppose is fine because it can be worked around. Hell the first thing I do on a windows OS is disable as much as possible.
Seriously. No thanks, Vista, I don't need you to remind me of my next prostate exam with data you mined from my Office documents.
I'm still trying to figure out a way to maintain Windows XP when I buy a new computer.
Insert Windows XP CD.
Boot from Windows XP CD.
Reformat hard drive.
Install Windows XP.
I was under the impression if I loaded my XP disc onto my new computer, that their authentication thingy will prevent me from doing so since I'd been using it on my current computer.
How, you own that shit, they can't tell you not to use your own shit.
You're only licensed to use it on one computer at a time.
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I was under the impression if I loaded my XP disc onto my new computer, that their authentication thingy will prevent me from doing so since I'd been using it on my current computer.
How, you own that shit, they can't tell you not to use your own shit.
I would be all over an iPhone if I didn't have to sign up for AT&T.
That's really my problem with Apple - this sort of closed system "trust us, we know best" attitude. (I know there's more going on with the iPhone example)
Eww it does that slidey keyboard thing that makes me think about preteens in baggy clothing and bright colors sitting on the side of the road ignoring one another to type out ridiculous messages.
This too but I try not to let my blatant hatred cloud my view. Macs are just impractical because they essentially hide all functionality to prevent novice users from making mistakes. Which I suppose is fine because it can be worked around. Hell the first thing I do on a windows OS is disable as much as possible.
Seriously. No thanks, Vista, I don't need you to remind me of my next prostate exam with data you mined from my Office documents.
I'm still trying to figure out a way to maintain Windows XP when I buy a new computer.
Insert Windows XP CD.
Boot from Windows XP CD.
Reformat hard drive.
Install Windows XP.
I was under the impression if I loaded my XP disc onto my new computer, that their authentication thingy will prevent me from doing so since I'd been using it on my current computer.
How, you own that shit, they can't tell you not to use your own shit.
You're only licensed to use it on one computer at a time.
you can install XP on as many computers as you want with one disc.
I'll flat out admit to piracy and tell you I'm on a pirated copy of XP currently, but considering the forum rules, this is completely incorrect. You receive a license to install it on one computer. Now if you stop using that computer you could probably bend the rules to switch the license to the new computer, but since obviously IANAL I can't verify that.
This too but I try not to let my blatant hatred cloud my view. Macs are just impractical because they essentially hide all functionality to prevent novice users from making mistakes. Which I suppose is fine because it can be worked around. Hell the first thing I do on a windows OS is disable as much as possible.
Seriously. No thanks, Vista, I don't need you to remind me of my next prostate exam with data you mined from my Office documents.
I'm still trying to figure out a way to maintain Windows XP when I buy a new computer.
Insert Windows XP CD.
Boot from Windows XP CD.
Reformat hard drive.
Install Windows XP.
I was under the impression if I loaded my XP disc onto my new computer, that their authentication thingy will prevent me from doing so since I'd been using it on my current computer.
How, you own that shit, they can't tell you not to use your own shit.
You're only licensed to use it on one computer at a time.
Don't register it.
You have to take XP through registration after x amount of days.
you can install XP on as many computers as you want with one disc.
I'll flat out admit to piracy and tell you I'm on a pirated copy of XP currently, but considering the forum rules, this is completely incorrect. You receive a license to install it on one computer. Now if you stop using that computer you could probably bend the rules to switch the license to the new computer, but since obviously IANAL I can't verify that.
So you're a pirate eh?
Do you go around looking for booty?
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This too but I try not to let my blatant hatred cloud my view. Macs are just impractical because they essentially hide all functionality to prevent novice users from making mistakes. Which I suppose is fine because it can be worked around. Hell the first thing I do on a windows OS is disable as much as possible.
Seriously. No thanks, Vista, I don't need you to remind me of my next prostate exam with data you mined from my Office documents.
I'm still trying to figure out a way to maintain Windows XP when I buy a new computer.
Insert Windows XP CD.
Boot from Windows XP CD.
Reformat hard drive.
Install Windows XP.
I was under the impression if I loaded my XP disc onto my new computer, that their authentication thingy will prevent me from doing so since I'd been using it on my current computer.
How, you own that shit, they can't tell you not to use your own shit.
You're only licensed to use it on one computer at a time.
Don't register it.
You have to take XP through registration after x amount of days.
I don't ever remember registering my copy of xp, unless it automatically registers itself during the updates then maybe it did, but I don't remember.
you can install XP on as many computers as you want with one disc.
I'll flat out admit to piracy and tell you I'm on a pirated copy of XP currently, but considering the forum rules, this is completely incorrect. You receive a license to install it on one computer. Now if you stop using that computer you could probably bend the rules to switch the license to the new computer, but since obviously IANAL I can't verify that.
So you're a pirate eh?
Do you go around looking for booty?
Ha ha ha
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you can install XP on as many computers as you want with one disc.
I'll flat out admit to piracy and tell you I'm on a pirated copy of XP currently, but considering the forum rules, this is completely incorrect. You receive a license to install it on one computer. Now if you stop using that computer you could probably bend the rules to switch the license to the new computer, but since obviously IANAL I can't verify that.
I meant it's possible, I never bothered to consider what MS rules were. I have a legit copy of XP that I've installed on my laptop, my desktop which I built, my dad's dell that we had to format, and my friend's Mac all in the last few months, not to mention many reformats and new computers since I got it some years ago.
I can't register it online anymore but if you call the number and register by phone you never run into a problem. I don't know if that's a loophole or if they just don't really care that much.
But anyway, I just meant it's possible not that it's necessarily legal.
On the Blackberry Storm: it has a better camera than the iPhone which I think is really cool but I don't think any phone will ever resonate with me like the iPhone simply because of two things:
you can install XP on as many computers as you want with one disc.
I'll flat out admit to piracy and tell you I'm on a pirated copy of XP currently, but considering the forum rules, this is completely incorrect. You receive a license to install it on one computer. Now if you stop using that computer you could probably bend the rules to switch the license to the new computer, but since obviously IANAL I can't verify that.
I meant it's possible, I never bothered to consider what MS rules were. I have a legit copy of XP that I've installed on my laptop, my desktop which I built, my dad's dell that we had to format, and my friend's Mac all in the last few months, not to mention many reformats and new computers since I got it some years ago.
I can't register it online anymore but if you call the number and register by phone you never run into a problem. I don't know if that's a loophole or if they just don't really care that much.
But anyway, I just meant it's possible not that it's necessarily legal.
Its they don't really care unless a key starts getting used hundreds of times.
On the Blackberry Storm: it has a better camera than the iPhone which I think is really cool but I don't think any phone will ever resonate with me like the iPhone simply because of two things:
1.) The inbuilt storage
2.) The UI for media
I will totally admit that the blackberry UI for media is complete ass. I would hope they have corrected this for the storm. If not yeah huge fuck up.
I have two gigs of storage in my pearl and I use it for movies, music, and as a flash drive. I will also say that if RIM doesn't do something to fix their lack of games I will be very upset the number of touch games on the Iphone is impressive along with the ease of download
I don't ever remember registering my copy of xp, unless it automatically registers itself during the updates then maybe it did, but I don't remember.
After you first install it it'll ask you for a registration key, either input through the internet or two keys over the phone.
I never did that, although I did have my friend reformat the computer for me, so maybe he did it.
Either its a cracked copy or someone did it. If its a cracked copy though you wouldn't be able to run the windows updater.
Someone did it and it wasn't me.
I run the updater all the time.
I also love onecare.
That thing has saved my ass so many times.
Like I tryed running Limewire and it was all like NO!!!!!!
So I listened and I stopped getting viruses.
Who would have thought you can get viruses from Limewire?
I don't ever remember registering my copy of xp, unless it automatically registers itself during the updates then maybe it did, but I don't remember.
After you first install it it'll ask you for a registration key, either input through the internet or two keys over the phone.
I never did that, although I did have my friend reformat the computer for me, so maybe he did it.
Either its a cracked copy or someone did it. If its a cracked copy though you wouldn't be able to run the windows updater.
Someone did it and it wasn't me.
I run the updater all the time.
I also love onecare.
That thing has saved my ass so many times.
Like I tryed running Limewire and it was all like NO!!!!!!
So I listened and I stopped getting viruses.
Who would have though you can get viruses from Limewire?
I don't ever remember registering my copy of xp, unless it automatically registers itself during the updates then maybe it did, but I don't remember.
After you first install it it'll ask you for a registration key, either input through the internet or two keys over the phone.
I never did that, although I did have my friend reformat the computer for me, so maybe he did it.
Either its a cracked copy or someone did it. If its a cracked copy though you wouldn't be able to run the windows updater.
Someone did it and it wasn't me.
I run the updater all the time.
I also love onecare.
That thing has saved my ass so many times.
Like I tryed running Limewire and it was all like NO!!!!!!
So I listened and I stopped getting viruses.
Who would have though you can get viruses from Limewire?
They took it through registration then, and the limewire thing was funny. Seriously though don't download things off limewire, and I'm not saying that for the legal reasons.
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edited October 2008
I'm thinking of getting the Blackberry Storm. I want something more than just a basic phone because I haven't seen any I like at all. Since I'm with Verizon, iPhone isn't an option and I want to take a step up, Blackberry seems like the best choice. Also I like the idea of getting a phone right around when it comes out, and I'm eligible for an upgrade already.
I don't ever remember registering my copy of xp, unless it automatically registers itself during the updates then maybe it did, but I don't remember.
After you first install it it'll ask you for a registration key, either input through the internet or two keys over the phone.
I never did that, although I did have my friend reformat the computer for me, so maybe he did it.
Either its a cracked copy or someone did it. If its a cracked copy though you wouldn't be able to run the windows updater.
Someone did it and it wasn't me.
I run the updater all the time.
I also love onecare.
That thing has saved my ass so many times.
Like I tryed running Limewire and it was all like NO!!!!!!
So I listened and I stopped getting viruses.
Who would have though you can get viruses from Limewire?
Everyone.
No one ever shared this vital piece of information for me because none of you all care.
Good thing I have OneCare it actually cares about me and wants my computer to live a long and prosperous life.
I don't ever remember registering my copy of xp, unless it automatically registers itself during the updates then maybe it did, but I don't remember.
After you first install it it'll ask you for a registration key, either input through the internet or two keys over the phone.
I never did that, although I did have my friend reformat the computer for me, so maybe he did it.
Either its a cracked copy or someone did it. If its a cracked copy though you wouldn't be able to run the windows updater.
Someone did it and it wasn't me.
I run the updater all the time.
I also love onecare.
That thing has saved my ass so many times.
Like I tryed running Limewire and it was all like NO!!!!!!
So I listened and I stopped getting viruses.
Who would have though you can get viruses from Limewire?
They took it through registration then, and the limewire thing was funny. Seriously though don't download things off limewire, and I'm not saying that for the legal reasons.
I don't anymore, I buy everything legal now
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Nova_CI have the needThe need for speedRegistered Userregular
edited October 2008
The XP registration thing wasn't always there. That's where the little program that verifies you have a Genuine Windows install for updates comes in. That also wasn't always there.
I'm not sure when the registration thing was added, but certainly not until after SP1. Anyway, for the record, Vista must be activated via the net or phone.
Also, there are two kinds of licenses for non-commercial installs. OEM means it's tied to that computer and that OS can only be installed on that computer. You can get a non-OEM OS retail box that you can only install on one computer at a time, but can be installed as often as you like on any computer.
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edited October 2008
Even your mom knows you can get a virus from limewire. Too bad she didn't know the same about Feral.
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You're only licensed to use it on one computer at a time.
It's Microsoft. Stranger things have happened.
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Eww it does that slidey keyboard thing that makes me think about preteens in baggy clothing and bright colors sitting on the side of the road ignoring one another to type out ridiculous messages.
This is a Phone
This is an Ipod/Iphone
Don't register it.
Vista is flat out a better OS than XP in pretty much every way.
Ah yes that is it.
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I'll flat out admit to piracy and tell you I'm on a pirated copy of XP currently, but considering the forum rules, this is completely incorrect. You receive a license to install it on one computer. Now if you stop using that computer you could probably bend the rules to switch the license to the new computer, but since obviously IANAL I can't verify that.
You have to take XP through registration after x amount of days.
So you're a pirate eh?
Do you go around looking for booty?
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I don't ever remember registering my copy of xp, unless it automatically registers itself during the updates then maybe it did, but I don't remember.
Sure is. I use em both and i've made quite the sexy desktop. I'm tempted to post it in fact.
I think it can also be called a 'beef dip' depending on where you order it. :P
Ha ha ha
I meant it's possible, I never bothered to consider what MS rules were. I have a legit copy of XP that I've installed on my laptop, my desktop which I built, my dad's dell that we had to format, and my friend's Mac all in the last few months, not to mention many reformats and new computers since I got it some years ago.
I can't register it online anymore but if you call the number and register by phone you never run into a problem. I don't know if that's a loophole or if they just don't really care that much.
But anyway, I just meant it's possible not that it's necessarily legal.
After you first install it it'll ask you for a registration key, either input through the internet or two keys over the phone.
1.) The inbuilt storage
2.) The UI for media
I never did that, although I did have my friend reformat the computer for me, so maybe he did it.
Its they don't really care unless a key starts getting used hundreds of times.
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Either its a cracked copy or someone did it. If its a cracked copy though you wouldn't be able to run the windows updater.
I will totally admit that the blackberry UI for media is complete ass. I would hope they have corrected this for the storm. If not yeah huge fuck up.
I have two gigs of storage in my pearl and I use it for movies, music, and as a flash drive. I will also say that if RIM doesn't do something to fix their lack of games I will be very upset the number of touch games on the Iphone is impressive along with the ease of download
Someone did it and it wasn't me.
I run the updater all the time.
I also love onecare.
That thing has saved my ass so many times.
Like I tryed running Limewire and it was all like NO!!!!!!
So I listened and I stopped getting viruses.
Who would have thought you can get viruses from Limewire?
Everyone.
They took it through registration then, and the limewire thing was funny. Seriously though don't download things off limewire, and I'm not saying that for the legal reasons.
I love the weird turn it takes.
Also, the Rear Window reference halfway through :^:
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No one ever shared this vital piece of information for me because none of you all care.
Good thing I have OneCare it actually cares about me and wants my computer to live a long and prosperous life.
I always assumed that viruses are what Limewire is for.
I don't anymore, I
I'm not sure when the registration thing was added, but certainly not until after SP1. Anyway, for the record, Vista must be activated via the net or phone.
Also, there are two kinds of licenses for non-commercial installs. OEM means it's tied to that computer and that OS can only be installed on that computer. You can get a non-OEM OS retail box that you can only install on one computer at a time, but can be installed as often as you like on any computer.
To be fair, that's not so much a virus as some kind of fungus.