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> First, how can they revoke a license for Windows on Bootcamp? If I purchase a retail Windows license, I can install it on any PC. They could do it the same
by streptomycin 14y ago
> First, how can they revoke a license for Windows on Bootcamp? If I purchase a retail Windows license, I can install it on any PC.
They could do it the same way Apple prevents you from installing OS X on commodity hardware: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSx86#Legal_issues_and_Apple_objections http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSx86#Legal_issues_and_Apple_ob...
- Tloewald 14y agoExcept that Microsoft's entire business is installing its stuff on commodity hardware.
- streptomycin 14y agoThe larger point is that software companies can restrict what you do with their software, even if you buy it.