From Microsoft Outlook 2002 Help
The End-User License Agreement (EULA) for some Microsoft application software products contains the following sentence:
"If you run a business or enterprise, you may install a second copy of the Software Product on a portable Device owned by you for the exclusive use of the person within your business or enterprise who is the user of the primary copy of the Software Product, provided that such person only uses the second copy for business purposes." If your EULA contains this sentence, then, subject to the conditions mentioned, you may make a second copy of the software. Note that the software must be installed on the local hard disk of your computer; you are not entitled to make and use a second copy on your portable computer if you run the primary copy of the software from a network server. . These rights also do not apply to subscription-based software products.
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Sabtu, 06 September 2008
Jumat, 05 September 2008
Can I transfer the End-User License Agreement (EULA) for my software to someone else?
From Microsoft Outlook 2002 Help
Can I transfer the End-User License Agreement (EULA) for my software to someone else?
Yes, as long as you have a legitimate license to use the software, your product is not a subscription-based software product, and you follow the terms of transfer outlined in your EULA. You may not rent or lease Microsoft software, but you may transfer all of your rights under the EULA on a permanent basis.
If your Microsoft product was acquired with a computer system, you may transfer all of your rights under the EULA as part of a sale or transfer of that computer system, provided that you also transfer all copies of the software and all written materials, including the EULA itself and, where applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity.
If your Microsoft product was acquired separate from a computer system, you may transfer all of your rights under the Microsoft EULA, provided that you also transfer all copies of the software and all written materials, including the EULA itself and, when applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity. Prior to transferring your rights, you must remove all copies of the software product from your computer.
You may not transfer any subscription-based software products.
For any valid transfer, the software recipient must agree to the terms of the EULA.
Note Any transfer must also include your most recent product update, as well as any prior versions of the Microsoft product, because the original full product and the upgrade product together are considered a single software unit.
If you want to sell or transfer software that was bought and licensed under a Microsoft License Pak, you must sell or transfer all the product copies to a single new owner. Microsoft License Paks cannot be broken up, even on resale
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Can I transfer the End-User License Agreement (EULA) for my software to someone else?
Yes, as long as you have a legitimate license to use the software, your product is not a subscription-based software product, and you follow the terms of transfer outlined in your EULA. You may not rent or lease Microsoft software, but you may transfer all of your rights under the EULA on a permanent basis.
If your Microsoft product was acquired with a computer system, you may transfer all of your rights under the EULA as part of a sale or transfer of that computer system, provided that you also transfer all copies of the software and all written materials, including the EULA itself and, where applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity.
If your Microsoft product was acquired separate from a computer system, you may transfer all of your rights under the Microsoft EULA, provided that you also transfer all copies of the software and all written materials, including the EULA itself and, when applicable, the Certificate of Authenticity. Prior to transferring your rights, you must remove all copies of the software product from your computer.
You may not transfer any subscription-based software products.
For any valid transfer, the software recipient must agree to the terms of the EULA.
Note Any transfer must also include your most recent product update, as well as any prior versions of the Microsoft product, because the original full product and the upgrade product together are considered a single software unit.
If you want to sell or transfer software that was bought and licensed under a Microsoft License Pak, you must sell or transfer all the product copies to a single new owner. Microsoft License Paks cannot be broken up, even on resale
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What if I've upgraded from Microsoft Windows version 98 to Microsoft Windows 2000? Do I still need to keep my copy of Windows 98 as part of my legally
From Microsoft Outlook 2002 Help
Yes. All copies together are treated as a single product, regardless of how many upgrade versions you've acquired.
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Yes. All copies together are treated as a single product, regardless of how many upgrade versions you've acquired.
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Kamis, 04 September 2008
My Microsoft product came with a Certificate of Authenticity. Is that my End-User License Agreement (EULA)?
From Microsoft Outlook 2002 Help
No. The Certificate of Authenticity is a security device that accompanies all Microsoft products distributed with a computer by an OEM (original equipment manufacturer).
The Certificate of Authenticity is used to assure the end user that the software program(s) accompanying the computer system is legally licensed Microsoft software. For instance, if you purchased a computer system from a computer store and it came with Microsoft MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows operating system software preinstalled on the hard disk, two separate Certificates of Authenticity should also be included inside the computer box. The Certificate of Authenticity contains anti-counterfeiting devices, such as the thermochromic heat-sensitive ink that lightens when warmed, to prevent the production of counterfeit Microsoft products. If you suspect you might have pirated software, or you have concerns about the legal ramifications of using such software, see the questions in this Help document concerning software piracy.
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No. The Certificate of Authenticity is a security device that accompanies all Microsoft products distributed with a computer by an OEM (original equipment manufacturer).
The Certificate of Authenticity is used to assure the end user that the software program(s) accompanying the computer system is legally licensed Microsoft software. For instance, if you purchased a computer system from a computer store and it came with Microsoft MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows operating system software preinstalled on the hard disk, two separate Certificates of Authenticity should also be included inside the computer box. The Certificate of Authenticity contains anti-counterfeiting devices, such as the thermochromic heat-sensitive ink that lightens when warmed, to prevent the production of counterfeit Microsoft products. If you suspect you might have pirated software, or you have concerns about the legal ramifications of using such software, see the questions in this Help document concerning software piracy.
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Rabu, 03 September 2008
How can I identify illegal Microsoft software?
From Microsoft Outlook 2002 Help
There are several warning signs to alert you to the fact that the software products installed on your hard disk at the time of purchase or available on the retail store shelf are illegal. For instance, Microsoft legally licenses Microsoft MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows version 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows 2000 among other products, to computer manufacturers to include with their computers for sale. However, Microsoft's agreement with computer manufacturers prohibits them from selling and/or distributing Microsoft products by themselves, without an accompanying computer.
Generally Microsoft software distributed on the retail shelf are manufactured only by Microsoft and should not bear the trade name of any other company. Microsoft software distributed on the retail shelf should never include on the front cover of the user's guide a line such as the following: "For Sale Only With A New PC," "For Distribution Only With A New PC," "For Distribution Only With A New PC," or "For distribution with new PC hardware only. Not to be sold as a stand-alone product."
Additional warning signs of illegal software products include:
No End-User License Agreement (EULA).
No Certificate of Authenticity for most products accompanying a new computer system.
No fulfillment mechanism (such as a mail-in card) for backup disks and/or manuals for software preinstalled on a new computer that does not come with packaged software inside the computer box.
No backup CD-ROMs, manuals or quick start guides, , EULA, and/or Certificate of Authenticity included as packaged product inside the computer box.
The backup disks that the computer dealer or store gives you contain handwritten labels, are not shrink-wrapped, and/or appear to be inferior in quality.
The manual(s) that the computer dealer or store gives you are photocopied, are not shrink-wrapped, and/or are poorly printed.
The person who sold you your computer offers to install software for free — or for a nominal fee — at the time you purchase your computer, without providing packages for the software.
Product upgrades available on the retail shelf do not contain the specified security features (including Certificate of Authenticity label for all retail Microsoft products).
The operating system product (including MS-DOS, Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows NT software) that you acquired from the retail shelf without also purchasing a new computer contains on the front cover of the user's guide a line such as the following: "For Sale Only With A New PC," or "For distribution with new PC hardware. Not to be sold as a stand-alone product."
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There are several warning signs to alert you to the fact that the software products installed on your hard disk at the time of purchase or available on the retail store shelf are illegal. For instance, Microsoft legally licenses Microsoft MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows version 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows 2000 among other products, to computer manufacturers to include with their computers for sale. However, Microsoft's agreement with computer manufacturers prohibits them from selling and/or distributing Microsoft products by themselves, without an accompanying computer.
Generally Microsoft software distributed on the retail shelf are manufactured only by Microsoft and should not bear the trade name of any other company. Microsoft software distributed on the retail shelf should never include on the front cover of the user's guide a line such as the following: "For Sale Only With A New PC," "For Distribution Only With A New PC," "For Distribution Only With A New PC," or "For distribution with new PC hardware only. Not to be sold as a stand-alone product."
Additional warning signs of illegal software products include:
No End-User License Agreement (EULA).
No Certificate of Authenticity for most products accompanying a new computer system.
No fulfillment mechanism (such as a mail-in card) for backup disks and/or manuals for software preinstalled on a new computer that does not come with packaged software inside the computer box.
No backup CD-ROMs, manuals or quick start guides, , EULA, and/or Certificate of Authenticity included as packaged product inside the computer box.
The backup disks that the computer dealer or store gives you contain handwritten labels, are not shrink-wrapped, and/or appear to be inferior in quality.
The manual(s) that the computer dealer or store gives you are photocopied, are not shrink-wrapped, and/or are poorly printed.
The person who sold you your computer offers to install software for free — or for a nominal fee — at the time you purchase your computer, without providing packages for the software.
Product upgrades available on the retail shelf do not contain the specified security features (including Certificate of Authenticity label for all retail Microsoft products).
The operating system product (including MS-DOS, Windows, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows NT software) that you acquired from the retail shelf without also purchasing a new computer contains on the front cover of the user's guide a line such as the following: "For Sale Only With A New PC," or "For distribution with new PC hardware. Not to be sold as a stand-alone product."
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Selasa, 02 September 2008
How is computer software protected by law?
From Microsoft Outlook 2002 Help
Computer software is protected by copyright law and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Copyright law and other intellectual property laws in many countries protect the rights of a software owner by granting to the owner a number of exclusive rights, including the right to reproduce or "copy" the software. Copying software without the permission of the owner is "copyright infringement," and the law imposes penalties on infringers.
You make a "copy" of a software program whenever you: (1) load the software into your computer's temporary memory by running the program from a floppy disk, hard disk, CD-ROM, or other storage medium; (2) copy the software to other media such as a floppy disk or your computer's hard disk; or (3) run the program on your computer from a network server on which the software is resident or stored.
Almost all commercial computer software is licensed directly or indirectly from the copyright owner — the software publisher — for use by the customer through a type of contract called an "End-User License Agreement" (also known as a EULA). Different products might have different types of EULAs.
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Computer software is protected by copyright law and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Copyright law and other intellectual property laws in many countries protect the rights of a software owner by granting to the owner a number of exclusive rights, including the right to reproduce or "copy" the software. Copying software without the permission of the owner is "copyright infringement," and the law imposes penalties on infringers.
You make a "copy" of a software program whenever you: (1) load the software into your computer's temporary memory by running the program from a floppy disk, hard disk, CD-ROM, or other storage medium; (2) copy the software to other media such as a floppy disk or your computer's hard disk; or (3) run the program on your computer from a network server on which the software is resident or stored.
Almost all commercial computer software is licensed directly or indirectly from the copyright owner — the software publisher — for use by the customer through a type of contract called an "End-User License Agreement" (also known as a EULA). Different products might have different types of EULAs.
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Senin, 01 September 2008
How can I be certain I have legitimate Microsoft software if it came preinstalled on my computer's hard disk?
From Microsoft Outlook 2002 Help
Microsoft licenses many personal computer system manufacturers to preinstall system software directly on the hard disks of their computers for sale. In some instances, computer manufacturers are also licensed to preinstall specific application software on the hard disk. These titles can include system software such as Microsoft Windows 2000 and server software such as Microsoft Windows NT Server, as well as applications such as Microsoft Works.
For Microsoft software, the computer manufacturers must include inside the computer box an End-User License Agreement (EULA) either in the documentation or online within the software, and, for system software and most applications, a Certificate of Authenticity either in the documentation or as a label applied to the computer. In most instances, computer manufacturers also include manual(s) and a set of software disks or a CD-ROM. Microsoft branded OEM operating system CD-ROMs include, edge-to-edge holograms.
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Microsoft licenses many personal computer system manufacturers to preinstall system software directly on the hard disks of their computers for sale. In some instances, computer manufacturers are also licensed to preinstall specific application software on the hard disk. These titles can include system software such as Microsoft Windows 2000 and server software such as Microsoft Windows NT Server, as well as applications such as Microsoft Works.
For Microsoft software, the computer manufacturers must include inside the computer box an End-User License Agreement (EULA) either in the documentation or online within the software, and, for system software and most applications, a Certificate of Authenticity either in the documentation or as a label applied to the computer. In most instances, computer manufacturers also include manual(s) and a set of software disks or a CD-ROM. Microsoft branded OEM operating system CD-ROMs include, edge-to-edge holograms.
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