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Subject:	Re: COA or no-COA for WINDOWS
From:	Robert Castorf <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Sat, 12 Jan 2002 12:01:12 -0800
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I believe that I have found the answer to my own question, which was
basically:
>Can anyone explain the importance or unimportance of a COA when
purchasing a WINDOWS operating system?
>What do I get for the extra $55 besides a piece of fancy paper?

In case anyone else has been wondering about this, one online store
offers the following explanation:

"We also give credit to
                                     Microsoft for the new C.O.A.
(Certificate Of Authenticity)
                                     which is REMOVABLE and is to be
attached to the PC
                                     itself. This makes the software
ONLY useable by the
                                     owner with the C.O.A."

Therefore, I guess the answer is simply that you need the COA only if
you plan to sell the computer, and want the buyer to be certain you are
not selling a bootlegged operating system.

Thanks to all,
Bob Castorf

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