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Open Operating System for multiple computers

Feb 5, 2007 10:47AM PST

I heart that if someone owns multiple computers, like a business or whatever, that they can have their network/computers set up to be "open" so you can install ONE operating system on ALL computers and be legal.

Does anyone know about this? How can I set up my 3 computers to do that??

Thanks! Happy

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Hi bluelove73
Feb 5, 2007 11:06AM PST

This forum is for forum related issues.Try the FORUM DIRECTORY for a forum thats more applicable to your issue.

Tom

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Who are you?
Feb 5, 2007 11:16AM PST

I can post my question wherever I want

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Calm down with the attitude
Feb 5, 2007 11:24AM PST

I tried to point you to the forum directory which lists many forums which you can chose from to help make it easier for you.


"I can post my question wherever I want"

Only if you own this forum.

Tom

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True, but...
Feb 5, 2007 11:47PM PST

The question is not applicable in this particular forum (it's reserved for feedback concerning the forums themselves), and chances are you will not receive the response you desire. It's like asking how to fix your car...you can ask at BestBuy, but you'd be much better off going to AutoZone. Tom was just trying to guide you to the right place to increase the chances of your question being answered appropriately.

As to your original question, it's a little more complicated than that. For each and every computer you own you must have a separate license. The only way around that is to have a volume licensing agreement with Microsoft. Through that you can use a single product key on multiple computers. However, you are still paying for a license for each computer (albeit at a reduced 'bulk' price), and you must have a large number of computers to start with. (Last I checked the fewest licensed copies you could go was 10.) In your situation you're more or less stuck with purchasing one copy for each computer. If you're shopping for Windows Vista, be sure to look into the reduced pricing for those purchasing second, third, and fourth copies...you can get a few bucks off.

Regards,
John

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Hi Blue Love, old friend
Feb 6, 2007 3:54AM PST

Post in Newbies as before. I'm certain that Grif will give you the answers as always.

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Damn you people are uptight
Feb 7, 2007 7:40PM PST

Chill out!

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since when has offering advice
Feb 7, 2007 7:49PM PST

been "uptight"?

you asked your question in a forum that is not frequented by the Cnet "regulars"

tomron pointed you in the right direction, john answered your question.......


jonah

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Why can't you understand
Feb 7, 2007 10:17PM PST

You asked a question and then you were given a response that you are in the wrong forum and provided with a link to direct you some where else in order to help you,and you show your appreciation by saying this,

"Who are you?I can post my question wherever I want"

Tom

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ALL RIGHT! Enough already
Feb 8, 2007 7:54AM PST

I've already had my question answered by the best person in this forum.

Thanks for ALL your advice, input and life lessons...

CHILL! Happy