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Greg wrote:
> On Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:52:57 -0400, Greg <invalid@invalid.net> wrote:
>
>> Sniped
>>
>> This is like trying to explain this to my mother.
>>
>> Windows full installation Oem operating disk (Not system builders)
>> can be sold with hardware,  as long a the disk has not been
>> installed. So, me buying or selling an OEM xp off of EBAY or Amazon
>> is perfectly legal as long as it has not be installed.
>>
>>
>> What cant be sold or given away except with transfer of a computer is
>> Oems upgrade disk
>> Oems that have been installed.
>> Oems that have Windows Vista or W7
>>
>> Where I got that information,  is from a MVP in the windows xp
>> newsgroup.  I do tend to believe a MVP.
>>
>>
>> Greg
>
>
> One additional comment.  I was referring to buying and selling in the
> U.S.
>
> In Canada, it was ruled that OEMs can be sold without hardware and it
> can be sold as used.    It has to do with a law that is passed in
> 90's.    I think Microsoft is still trying to challenge that law.
> The law basically says anything you buy,  it yours to do with what you
> please, it even allows them to install the OEM on more that one
> computer.   I don't have any links to this.    This is what I read.
> Maybe a Canadian citizen reading this can fill us in more on the law,
> I am referring about.

And there doesnt have to be a specific law either. By default you are
welcome to sell what you legally own and if a particular jurisdiction wants
to cancel that common law right, it needs specific legislation that does that.

I'm not aware of even a single first or second world country that has done that.