Changes to "Windows Genuine Advantage"

[ProfessorU]

Isn't the COA often the hologram sticker included on the case of most OEM machines? Or is that just part of the COA?

Also, couldn't it be argued that the transfer of ownership is included in fair-use? Or at least that MS wouldn't get involved in a lawsuit against schools or other nonprofits where MS had already recieved money for the software once?

[Nix]

Yeah sounds like b*ll*x to me.

It would be a bit like saying you can't sell your car without pulling the engine out first.

[Tuttle]

Isn't the COA often the hologram sticker included on the case of most OEM machines? Or is that just part of the COA?

These days it is. Once upon a time it was the front cover of the manual, or a separate bit of paper.

Also, couldn't it be argued that the transfer of ownership is included in fair-use? Or at least that MS wouldn't get involved in a lawsuit against schools or other nonprofits where MS had already recieved money for the software once?

Most nonprofits I know can't afford that sort of risk.