In article <e%1wh.67343$qO4.25879@newssvr13.news.prodigy.net> , Cubit wrote:

> Another key missing question was how many computers you can install it on.

The answer to *that* has *always* been one computer per CD Key unless
you have a volume license. I'm not sure why you are even asking that
question.

> I know they want it to be one, without asking. However, in a home
> environment, changing out computers is a regular thing. The question is,
> did they cripple Vista so it is useless after one install?

*Moving* Vista from one computer to another shouldn't be a problem if
it's a full retail copy. OEM copies are tied to the computers they're
installed on, forever. Copying Vista won't work, assuming that it has
the same activation mechanism XP has.

But don't believe me - call Microsoft. They have a department that can
answer your questions.

http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.mspx

This is the business licensing website but call the listed 800 number
anyhow; they should still be able to answer your questions.



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