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There's a breakdown on the legality of redistributing modified Windows ISOs by NTLite staff on their forum.[1] The Atlas team uses NTLite. Relevant bits: > You
by trynewideas 4y ago
There's a breakdown on the legality of redistributing modified Windows ISOs by NTLite staff on their forum.[1] The Atlas team uses NTLite. Relevant bits:
> You're permitted to only use official images provided by MSFT or authorized partners (VAR or reseller). You're not permitted to use a random image found on the Internet to start your customization (even with a valid license key).
> You're not permitted to share copies of the original media, or any customized images you make. You can deploy images on behalf of another party who already owns a correct license for their own internal use.
> Bottom line: You're allowed to modify a clean image if you own a license. You can't redistribute it, but you can share NTLite presets, scripts or instructions that allow other licensed users to perform the same work. Everyone must have their own OEM, retail or volume licenses.
EDIT: They appear to be claiming "educational use"/EU 2009/24 protection, which, well. Good luck.[2]
[1]: https://www.ntlite.com/community/index.php?threads/is-it-legal-modifying-windows-with-ntlite.2402/#post-20130 https://www.ntlite.com/community/index.php?threads/is-it-leg...
[2]: https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas/wiki/Legal https://github.com/Atlas-OS/Atlas/wiki/Legal