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[patrick]

Damien McKenna wrote:
> patrick wrote:
>   
>>> If you're having newer hardware or software support issues on older
>>> versions, of course.  Or if you just need a XP license and have
>>> unused 95/98/ME licenses.  
>>>       
>> Well, the WGA STILL says it is an illegal install!!!
>>     
>
> What is an illegal install?
>
>   

installed product on a system.  Drive crapped out, and so did a CPU and 
so, it does not equal the same system that was originally  registered.

That can happen when two or more major devices are replaced.  It 
requires some communications with a dweeb at M$, to explain and beg to 
be re-registered!

Running the system without doing all those steps, and the WGA pops up a 
warning that you are not running a legally attained copy of their crapola.

Reason #92,949  to switch to Linux.