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MS Fresh Start program
Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program?
As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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MS Fresh Start program
The way you read it is correct as long as you are a qualifying educational institute.
-- Brian A. Jack of all trades, Master of none. One can never truly be a master as there is always more to learn. "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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You have it right.. The deal is that P2 and older do not have any built-in
method for verifying that they were originally sold with Windows. Newer OEM systems do. Thus, regardless of the actual physical media used to reinstall or update to Windows 98SE or Windows 2000, those machines are considered validly licensed where all other conditions are met concerning valid participation in the program--eligible recipients, eligible donations, etc. Your only problem might be actually finding a copy of the media, but then other methods of obtaining replacement media already exist. You might want to read the FAQs for more details on the program, if you haven't already. Things like the assumption the donated machines are OEM, and not custom-built, for instance. If you're still unclear, why not just contact the program' customer service? http://www.microsoft.com/Education/F...Code=FSContact -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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MS Fresh Start program
This is about the program so I thought it would be okay to add this
question. Does the following mean that Microsoft still has copies of Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 and if so why do they not release them for sale for classic (meaning old :) systems that cannot run XP? Any ideas, Gary or anyone else? Q. How much does the school pay for proof of a Windows operating system? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- A. Nothing. This program accepts that most donated personal computers originally had an OEM Windows license. It provides appropriate documentation and media to replace the originals that are now missing. Microsoft will provide a letter to the school that proves licensing for the Windows operating systems and will send free of charge one Windows 98 Second Edition CD and one Windows 2000 Professional CD to help schools reinstall the software. It also seems to me to show proof that 98SE is far from dead. HG : LOL Yes, I know about the extended deadline to 30 June 2006 for 98, 98SE and ME and that critical updates will continue until then. Thanks again to Microsoft for this and the free security cd. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... You have it right.. The deal is that P2 and older do not have any built-in method for verifying that they were originally sold with Windows. Newer OEM systems do. Thus, regardless of the actual physical media used to reinstall or update to Windows 98SE or Windows 2000, those machines are considered validly licensed where all other conditions are met concerning valid participation in the program--eligible recipients, eligible donations, etc. Your only problem might be actually finding a copy of the media, but then other methods of obtaining replacement media already exist. You might want to read the FAQs for more details on the program, if you haven't already. Things like the assumption the donated machines are OEM, and not custom-built, for instance. If you're still unclear, why not just contact the program' customer service? http://www.microsoft.com/Education/F...ageCode=FSCont act -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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They can *replace* installation media for certain existing licenses. For
various reasons, primarily legal and contractual, they are forbidden to directly sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. (OEM CDs, like those you can get from eBay, for instance, are already "sold" including license.) Windows 2000 can still be purchased in all of its version, directly from Microsoft. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "ArtWilder" wrote in message news:s8pyc.38284$My6.24361@fed1read05... This is about the program so I thought it would be okay to add this question. Does the following mean that Microsoft still has copies of Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 and if so why do they not release them for sale for classic (meaning old :) systems that cannot run XP? Any ideas, Gary or anyone else? Q. How much does the school pay for proof of a Windows operating system? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ---- A. Nothing. This program accepts that most donated personal computers originally had an OEM Windows license. It provides appropriate documentation and media to replace the originals that are now missing. Microsoft will provide a letter to the school that proves licensing for the Windows operating systems and will send free of charge one Windows 98 Second Edition CD and one Windows 2000 Professional CD to help schools reinstall the software. It also seems to me to show proof that 98SE is far from dead. HG : LOL Yes, I know about the extended deadline to 30 June 2006 for 98, 98SE and ME and that critical updates will continue until then. Thanks again to Microsoft for this and the free security cd. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... You have it right.. The deal is that P2 and older do not have any built-in method for verifying that they were originally sold with Windows. Newer OEM systems do. Thus, regardless of the actual physical media used to reinstall or update to Windows 98SE or Windows 2000, those machines are considered validly licensed where all other conditions are met concerning valid participation in the program--eligible recipients, eligible donations, etc. Your only problem might be actually finding a copy of the media, but then other methods of obtaining replacement media already exist. You might want to read the FAQs for more details on the program, if you haven't already. Things like the assumption the donated machines are OEM, and not custom-built, for instance. If you're still unclear, why not just contact the program' customer service? http://www.microsoft.com/Education/F...ageCode=FSCont act -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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Thanks again, Gary.
"Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... They can *replace* installation media for certain existing licenses. For various reasons, primarily legal and contractual, they are forbidden to directly sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. (OEM CDs, like those you can get from eBay, for instance, are already "sold" including license.) Windows 2000 can still be purchased in all of its version, directly from Microsoft. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "ArtWilder" wrote in message news:s8pyc.38284$My6.24361@fed1read05... This is about the program so I thought it would be okay to add this question. Does the following mean that Microsoft still has copies of Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 and if so why do they not release them for sale for classic (meaning old :) systems that cannot run XP? Any ideas, Gary or anyone else? Q. How much does the school pay for proof of a Windows operating system? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ---- A. Nothing. This program accepts that most donated personal computers originally had an OEM Windows license. It provides appropriate documentation and media to replace the originals that are now missing. Microsoft will provide a letter to the school that proves licensing for the Windows operating systems and will send free of charge one Windows 98 Second Edition CD and one Windows 2000 Professional CD to help schools reinstall the software. It also seems to me to show proof that 98SE is far from dead. HG : LOL Yes, I know about the extended deadline to 30 June 2006 for 98, 98SE and ME and that critical updates will continue until then. Thanks again to Microsoft for this and the free security cd. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... You have it right.. The deal is that P2 and older do not have any built-in method for verifying that they were originally sold with Windows. Newer OEM systems do. Thus, regardless of the actual physical media used to reinstall or update to Windows 98SE or Windows 2000, those machines are considered validly licensed where all other conditions are met concerning valid participation in the program--eligible recipients, eligible donations, etc. Your only problem might be actually finding a copy of the media, but then other methods of obtaining replacement media already exist. You might want to read the FAQs for more details on the program, if you haven't already. Things like the assumption the donated machines are OEM, and not custom-built, for instance. If you're still unclear, why not just contact the program' customer service? http://www.microsoft.com/Education/F...ageCode=FSCont act -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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Why is Microsoft forbidden to sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. I want to
help allow Microsoft to sell this software with new licenses. Which company or congressperson must I write to? "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... They can *replace* installation media for certain existing licenses. For various reasons, primarily legal and contractual, they are forbidden to directly sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. (OEM CDs, like those you can get from eBay, for instance, are already "sold" including license.) Windows 2000 can still be purchased in all of its version, directly from Microsoft. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "ArtWilder" wrote in message news:s8pyc.38284$My6.24361@fed1read05... This is about the program so I thought it would be okay to add this question. Does the following mean that Microsoft still has copies of Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 and if so why do they not release them for sale for classic (meaning old :) systems that cannot run XP? Any ideas, Gary or anyone else? Q. How much does the school pay for proof of a Windows operating system? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ---- A. Nothing. This program accepts that most donated personal computers originally had an OEM Windows license. It provides appropriate documentation and media to replace the originals that are now missing. Microsoft will provide a letter to the school that proves licensing for the Windows operating systems and will send free of charge one Windows 98 Second Edition CD and one Windows 2000 Professional CD to help schools reinstall the software. It also seems to me to show proof that 98SE is far from dead. HG : LOL Yes, I know about the extended deadline to 30 June 2006 for 98, 98SE and ME and that critical updates will continue until then. Thanks again to Microsoft for this and the free security cd. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... You have it right.. The deal is that P2 and older do not have any built-in method for verifying that they were originally sold with Windows. Newer OEM systems do. Thus, regardless of the actual physical media used to reinstall or update to Windows 98SE or Windows 2000, those machines are considered validly licensed where all other conditions are met concerning valid participation in the program--eligible recipients, eligible donations, etc. Your only problem might be actually finding a copy of the media, but then other methods of obtaining replacement media already exist. You might want to read the FAQs for more details on the program, if you haven't already. Things like the assumption the donated machines are OEM, and not custom-built, for instance. If you're still unclear, why not just contact the program' customer service? http://www.microsoft.com/Education/F...ageCode=FSCont act -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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Research it yourself, Art. I don't have the answers at my fingertips, nor do
I have the time. Lawsuit settlements and contractual agreements are the two biggest reasons, but I can't give you any details--I don't follow those things. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "ArtWilder" wrote in message ... Why is Microsoft forbidden to sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. I want to help allow Microsoft to sell this software with new licenses. Which company or congressperson must I write to? "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... They can *replace* installation media for certain existing licenses. For various reasons, primarily legal and contractual, they are forbidden to directly sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. (OEM CDs, like those you can get from eBay, for instance, are already "sold" including license.) Windows 2000 can still be purchased in all of its version, directly from Microsoft. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "ArtWilder" wrote in message news:s8pyc.38284$My6.24361@fed1read05... This is about the program so I thought it would be okay to add this question. Does the following mean that Microsoft still has copies of Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 and if so why do they not release them for sale for classic (meaning old :) systems that cannot run XP? Any ideas, Gary or anyone else? Q. How much does the school pay for proof of a Windows operating system? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ---- A. Nothing. This program accepts that most donated personal computers originally had an OEM Windows license. It provides appropriate documentation and media to replace the originals that are now missing. Microsoft will provide a letter to the school that proves licensing for the Windows operating systems and will send free of charge one Windows 98 Second Edition CD and one Windows 2000 Professional CD to help schools reinstall the software. It also seems to me to show proof that 98SE is far from dead. HG : LOL Yes, I know about the extended deadline to 30 June 2006 for 98, 98SE and ME and that critical updates will continue until then. Thanks again to Microsoft for this and the free security cd. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... You have it right.. The deal is that P2 and older do not have any built-in method for verifying that they were originally sold with Windows. Newer OEM systems do. Thus, regardless of the actual physical media used to reinstall or update to Windows 98SE or Windows 2000, those machines are considered validly licensed where all other conditions are met concerning valid participation in the program--eligible recipients, eligible donations, etc. Your only problem might be actually finding a copy of the media, but then other methods of obtaining replacement media already exist. You might want to read the FAQs for more details on the program, if you haven't already. Things like the assumption the donated machines are OEM, and not custom-built, for instance. If you're still unclear, why not just contact the program' customer service? http://www.microsoft.com/Education/F...ageCode=FSCont act -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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Okay, I will and that will keep me busy. :
"Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... Research it yourself, Art. I don't have the answers at my fingertips, nor do I have the time. Lawsuit settlements and contractual agreements are the two biggest reasons, but I can't give you any details--I don't follow those things. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "ArtWilder" wrote in message ... Why is Microsoft forbidden to sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. I want to help allow Microsoft to sell this software with new licenses. Which company or congressperson must I write to? "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... They can *replace* installation media for certain existing licenses. For various reasons, primarily legal and contractual, they are forbidden to directly sell any new 9x, ME or NT licenses. (OEM CDs, like those you can get from eBay, for instance, are already "sold" including license.) Windows 2000 can still be purchased in all of its version, directly from Microsoft. -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "ArtWilder" wrote in message news:s8pyc.38284$My6.24361@fed1read05... This is about the program so I thought it would be okay to add this question. Does the following mean that Microsoft still has copies of Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 and if so why do they not release them for sale for classic (meaning old :) systems that cannot run XP? Any ideas, Gary or anyone else? Q. How much does the school pay for proof of a Windows operating system? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- ---- A. Nothing. This program accepts that most donated personal computers originally had an OEM Windows license. It provides appropriate documentation and media to replace the originals that are now missing. Microsoft will provide a letter to the school that proves licensing for the Windows operating systems and will send free of charge one Windows 98 Second Edition CD and one Windows 2000 Professional CD to help schools reinstall the software. It also seems to me to show proof that 98SE is far from dead. HG : LOL Yes, I know about the extended deadline to 30 June 2006 for 98, 98SE and ME and that critical updates will continue until then. Thanks again to Microsoft for this and the free security cd. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote in message ... You have it right.. The deal is that P2 and older do not have any built-in method for verifying that they were originally sold with Windows. Newer OEM systems do. Thus, regardless of the actual physical media used to reinstall or update to Windows 98SE or Windows 2000, those machines are considered validly licensed where all other conditions are met concerning valid participation in the program--eligible recipients, eligible donations, etc. Your only problem might be actually finding a copy of the media, but then other methods of obtaining replacement media already exist. You might want to read the FAQs for more details on the program, if you haven't already. Things like the assumption the donated machines are OEM, and not custom-built, for instance. If you're still unclear, why not just contact the program' customer service? http://www.microsoft.com/Education/F...ageCode=FSCont act -- Gary S. Terhune MS MVP for Win9x "Papashawn" wrote in message ... Could someone please decipher the requirements for a donated computer to be eligible for the Fresh Start program? As I read it, any PII or older is eligible as long as I report it to Microsoft. Any donated PIII is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. Any donated computer with a COA sticker is eligible and I am not required to report these to Microsoft. from: http://www.microsoft.com/education/f...freshstart.asp |
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