On 12/9/05, macnifico <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi, Listers! > > It is permisible to sell a computer with the OS only. The rules do > not specify that the OS should be the original one for the computer.
Where did you find that ? The original OS is a license issue, not an ebay issue. If the OS license is not being sold it is a copyright violation. As far as I know it's still a violation of the OS user agreement and ebay is specific about copyright infringement. There are too many different OS company and licenses for them to make one rule about OS's. > It is NOT permisible to include other software, like M$ Office, Adobe > Photoshop, etc., if you advertise it, your auction will be cancelled, > even if you include the "erase disk" clause. This is the only thing I could find that specifically deals with software not allowed: "Software loaded onto a hard drive that is not being sold with the original media (disks, manuals, etc.)" Only occasionally do I see any CD's or DVD's included with computers. eBay does not really care that much and expect the members to police it and inform them of violations. But good luck getting anything done even if you can find where to file a complaint and file one. The erase disk "clause" is a joke...... Everyone knows what that means. > In more than a thousand eBay transactions, only ONCE did the seller > sent me a letter transferring something to me. Really, he included > the disks and a letter of transfer. Only one guy, in more than 300 > computers and programs bought through eBay > > Best regards. > Hugo Diaz All of this is irrelevant anyway because you can put a Mac G3 or g4 on eBay any day of the week loaded with OS X Panther or Tiger, Adobe, Quark, etc..... with no disks and it will not be cancelled. I see it all the time and have filed complaints when they use the apps as a selling point. Not one auction has been closed due to my complaints. The problem I have with it is i get tired of telling people that they didn't buy the Operating System and/or application they thought they bought. When there is a problem and or a boot disk is needed they are screwed. Most of those people bought Macs with current OS's and not what was original for the Mac. Many times they buy the Mac specifically for the software loaded. What happens when the hard drive dies ? They die all the time...... -- Ron http://krowmagnum.4mg.com/ -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:G-Books@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
