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Re: Hard drive and Win95SR2
From:
Jim Meagher <[log in to unmask]>
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PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 30 Apr 1998 21:19:15 -0400
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Kris Shapar
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 1998 6:58 PM
>
> > As far as I know, OSR2 is only available on new systems and not on just
> > hard drives.. I've seen people selling the OSR2, but doubt the
> legality of
> > it..
>
> Sometimes you can get it legally if you upgrade your system: I got my
> copy when I purchased a new hard drive from a computer shop and asked
> them to install Win95.


That is a common misconception but it is not true.

The Windows 95B EULA very clearly states:

     "If the software product is not accompanied
      by a new computer SYSTEM, you may not use
      or copy the software product."

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