At 4:28 PM -0500 12/09/2005, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 12/9/05 1:22:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
One thing about the seller who has the iBook is that he is probably
reputable but just does not have the OS CD's to sell with it. Too many
eBay sellers sell computers with a newer OS but no CD's which is
software pirating and generally is a sign of their honesty.
There is no legal obligation to include the original media with the computer.
The original OS license is tied to the computer hardware. Failing to
include the media is kosher. BUT then using that media on another
computer is a license violation and copyright infringement.
Without the CD's the hard drive should be wiped clean.
I don't know about it being an indicator of anyone's honesty or not; what
about situations where individuals are selling their personal
laptops after being upgraded? Doesn't the act of piracy require some
requisite mental state?
Nothing mental about it. Well, except maybe the dope-induced IQ of
the legislators that wrote the DMCA.
Also, doesn't the frequently seen "Buyer must erase drive after reviewing OS"
pretty much cover any loose ends?
Original OS vs Upgraded by purchase/retail.
It's ok for the original OS to be on the computer forever, regardless
of where the media ends up.
If the computer has an upgraded OS then that OS' media (and,
technically, a letter from the seller to the buyer transferring the
license) should be included with the computer. If it's not, then the
copy of the OS on the computer is illegal and should have been wiped
before it left the seller's posession.
There is no such thing as "reviewing the OS" being legit, ever.
- Dan.
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