It is possible to buy a multi-computer license for Partition Magic, which
costs about double the normal price. I've never bought that version - and
the license terms have always mystified me, as they must be totally
impossible to enforce.
Vaughn
On Thursday 24 June 2004 18:51, you wrote:
> Michael Havens said:
> > We didn't have Partition Magic last month. I don't know if we will this
> > month either.
>
> We cannot not use Partition Magic in any way that is contrary to it's
> license agreement. Period. I just checked, it's license allows you use
> it on one PC only.
>
> "...you may use each licensed copy of the Software on or in connection
> with ONLY ONE computer that is owned or leased by you." (emphasis theirs)
>
> The only way it could be used at an InstallFest is if the license holder
> brings his own original copy and it is used ONLY on his own PC. Even then
> I would not be comfortable with it being used at a PLUG event. Not only
> because it is non-free software but also because it has a license that is
> so easy to break by using it on more than one PC.
>
> I have used Partition Magic. It is a good tool. I would rather that the
> person wanting to use it, performed the partition changes with it before
> they come to the InstallFest. PLUGgers would then be less likely to be
> party to a license violation.
>
> Alan
>
>
>
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