I own 2 axims one for mom , and one for me , so should i just order one copy of ppc2003 or 2?

Legally, I'm pretty sure you are supposed to order 2. You are paying for the license.

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That's correct deftech.

I agree. The M$ license on the OS is good for one unit.

What God has brought together, let man not part. Matt 19:6

 

I think even if you wanted to install the same copy onto 2 Axims, it won't work. I have heard through the grapevine that "Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PC" (man that's a mouth full) upgrade will implement an anti-piracy scheme much like Windows XP and such. You will need to activate it to install it. Of course this is only what I have 'heard', but I wouldn't be surprised if MS have really implemented this. Only time can tell...

Cheers.

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Since when has Windows XP ever had an anti-piracy scheme?

I really doubt there will be anything preventing you from loading up two different devices. The only way ppc2003 can tell the difference between devices, would be through the device ID(If they are in fact unique). The install would have to be able to verify via the internet that the device it's being installed on is the same device that your copy was originally installed on.

This would require everyone to have internet access, but of course not everyone does, so microsoft would probably shy away from this sort of thing.

Since the install is distributed on CDs, it can't be in any way altered or deleted after it has been run.

As a side note, I'm not in any way endorsing piracy. In fact, I've already ordered my own personal copy for my one Axim. I'm just expressing my opinion, and what I believe the facts will be.

-Lionclaw

Windows XP does have an anti-piracy scheme by requiring people to call in to activate it before they can use it properly. It really is quite a pain, especially if you want to upgrade a lot of hardware on the PC.

Then again, PCs with Windows XP pre-installed need to be activated while, AFAIK, new Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile 2003 do not, but that method is still possible. I guess we'll just have to wait and see when people start getting their upgrade kits.

Cheers!

Man, that would really suck. At least with XP, if you have an always-on Internet connection, the process is painless. I just can't imagine everybody with a PPC calling M$. Would they really do that for $20???? Please, somebody, tell us it ain't so!

The world may not be perfect yet, but the Axim is (almost).

Hmm... I've got win xp pro (the same copy) on my laptop and on my desktop. Never had to call anyone, never had to register.

-Lionclaw

"Windows XP does have an anti-piracy scheme by requiring people to call in to activate it before they can use it properly. It really is quite a pain, especially if you want to upgrade a lot of hardware on the PC. "

Though my pc had xp when i bought it and i did have to activate it, let me tell you that nothing stops piraters/hackers.... i know at least a dozen people that pirated xp at my school. And ims ure a lot more then that did, i just dont know them.

Dell Axim X5 Advanced w/ pxa 255
256 mb Lexar SD card
256 mb Simpletech CF card
Rhinoskin Aluminum hard case

I would guess you've got a corporate copy that uses a "Volume Licensing Key."

Microsoft designed those for system administrators. At my office, for example, we installed XP Pro on nearly 500 computers when we did the rollout. It would have been an unbelievable pain to "activate" every one of those computers. Instead, corporate purchasers get a "Volume Licensing Key" that works just like a normal serial number on compatible versions of XP Pro.

If you purchased XP Home or XP Pro yourself in an individual package, you are required to "activate" the OS by contacting Microsoft (via Internet or phone) within a set period of time (30 days, I believe) or it will stop functioning.

As for the Mobile Windows 2003 upgrade, I would be surprised if there is any similar scheme employed by Microsoft. Since everyone has to get their upgrade for a specific device (unlike Windows XP which can be used on any PC) there is some minute degree of built-in protection.

Either way, anyone interested in the longevity of the PocketPC platform should purchase a legal copy for every device they intend to upgrade. Your money shows continued financial viability for the operating system and the platform as a whole.

OK, I hate to be the hard ass, but question was asked and answered. You need once license per Axim. Just because you CAN install it in two places does not mean you have permission. I don't want to get into details, but you technically don't own PPC 2002, you have a license to use it. That is a very different thing.

Later,
James

  

I'm not sure about Windows XP Pro; but I bought a Sony Picturebook last year w/ Windows XP Home preloaded -- didn't need to activate it the first time, and never had to activate it for the times I've reloaded the factory image.

I guess it would be much easier for MS to implement these activations with PPC, since like another forum member have stated, each PPC has its unique ID. Heck, MS could even give out these upgrade CD's for free like AOL CD's, and make you contact them for your key based on ur device ID. Then again, someone would probably crack the algorithm sooner or later.

Oh and in case somebody does come out with a hack or whatever, I would seriously think twice about using it. Imagine screwing up the upgrade; you're then messed since it won't be covered by any immediate warranty. Then you'll have to buy the upgrade CD... wait for weeks for it to arrive without a working Ax.

Cheers.

"To be, or not to be is true." -- Boole