On 19 Apr 2006 at 13:49, Venkat Viswanathan wrote:

> <<<<<It would appear that the ad is *implying* that you can do that, but you would not be legally licensed to do so.  You would need to buy a full version of the OS to properly (ie: legally) install it. 
> 
> Tony Mayer >>>
> 
> in my opinion, in addition to the question of legality, it may not be possible at all to install the o/s with a borrowed cd, since there will be difference
> between the "KEY' contained in the COA and that of the "borrowed" cd.
>  
> will be glad to stand corrected.
> 
> ---Venkat   

  There is no key on the CD -- just code that can tell a "real" key from 
random garbage.  The CDs are all the same, and the COAs give each machine 
its own distinct key.

  If you have a key, you can run the install.  If you call MS for support, 
or use certain MS update/download services, and your key matches another one 
in use, they'll have questions....

David Gillett

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