You can't change the eula once you bought it. But if you read the xp home eula, 
there's nothing there that prevents you from using it for business or teaching.
 

--
Kelsey Hartigan Go
SM Prime Holdings, Inc.


On May 26, 2011, at 11:45 AM, Michael Tinsay <[email protected]> wrote:

> Try M$'s website.  They should have the "latest" EULA on line.  Note that the 
> EULAs can change over time and, I believe, it applies retroactively.
> 
> In general the "Home" editions of MS products is, at most, allowed for SOHO 
> (typically up to 5 PCs, I think), but not for Internet Cafes, Educational 
> Institutions, SME's, and large enterprises.
> 
> From: Holden Hao <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]; bukas bukas <[email protected]>; Philippine 
> Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Technical Discussion List <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2011 9:20 AM
> Subject: [plug] OT: Use of Windows XP Home in a Philippine Business
> 
> Hello All.
> 
> I recently heard that in several of the regular raids done by the Optical 
> Media Board, Internet Cafes and Schools that were using Windows XP Home had 
> their computers confiscated because allegedly XP Home is not for use in a 
> business establishment.  They mentioned that it is stated in the EULA. 
> However, I have read the EULAs for WinXP Home, Win7 Starter, Win7 Home Basic, 
> and others and there is no mention there of such restrictions.  I did find 
> that Home versions of Office Home and other products have this restriction.
> 
> Is there an addendum to the EULA in the Philippines?  Is it there in the 
> printed licenses that comes with the OS?  I would appreciate more information 
> in this matter specially a link or reference to a credible source.  As a 
> consultant and FOSS enthusiast I find this information valuable.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Holden
> 
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