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Oneka
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Posted: 21st Jul 2005 08:32
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Ok....I was wondering...soon I may have 2 computers to work on simultaneously on programs and I was wondering if I could install the same XP on my first computer to the second one....and also I was wondering if I could do the same with DBP? since no one else will be using I dont think its a violation but when registering I think it may have a conflict..

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Dgamer
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Posted: 21st Jul 2005 11:45 Edited at: 21st Jul 2005 11:46
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Im not sure about DBP (cant be bothered to look), but I think you can only install XP on one machine at a time unless you buy extra licenses.

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Grog Grueslayer
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Posted: 21st Jul 2005 12:13 Edited at: 21st Jul 2005 12:14
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That's why they require "activation" via the internet. Or calling a phone number if you don't have internet access.
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Merranvo
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Posted: 21st Jul 2005 15:25
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Microsoft needs a life...
If you copy your drive...*CENSORED*

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NanoBrain
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Posted: 21st Jul 2005 15:50
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Oneka,

For DBP you need to take a look at it's User License Agreement. If I am correct, it is not against the license to place it on another computer that you are using. However, if I am wrong, may someone quicky correct me.


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Merranvo
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Posted: 21st Jul 2005 15:58
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Will Lee know?

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spooky
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Posted: 21st Jul 2005 18:25
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Just go to main DarkBASIC site and got to update 5.8 link and follow a couple more links to page about offline activation. Full instructions to do mulitiple installations is there.


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Drew Cameron
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Posted: 22nd Jul 2005 01:38
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I use DB on two computers. I hope it ain't illegal!


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Oneka
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Posted: 22nd Jul 2005 02:07
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yeah I hope I can install XP on the second comp becuase Iam building up a second one with a 80gb HD 1gig of ram and 2.4ghz processer with a geforce 5700FX Iam gonna use it for some programing and other test also my cousin will probaly use it whenever he comes over...

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Dazzag
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Posted: 22nd Jul 2005 02:23
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Not sure, but is probably the good old install on your own computers (ie. more than one), but not on someone elses, and do not run at the same time on multiple computers. ie. Would be a cheap way round installing on 20 of your own computers in an office, and letting all your employees use it at the same time, unless you had the same time rule.

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Oneka
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Posted: 22nd Jul 2005 02:27
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well ill do it....I dont think I would get in trouble I mean if its both my property and for my uses I dont see the harm

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Dom
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Posted: 23rd Jul 2005 02:15
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In my house both PCs use Windows XP yet the XP package only was meant to have 1 'License'


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Merranvo
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Posted: 23rd Jul 2005 10:26
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Yep... it is illigal.

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Dazzag
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Posted: 23rd Jul 2005 20:27
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Ach, didn't notice it said XP. XP is supposed to be on the one machine only. Pretty sure DBP is allowed on multiple of your own PCs as long as you don't use any at the same time.

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Neil19533
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Posted: 25th Jul 2005 03:57
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xp is only allowed to be used by one processor. if you plan on using it with more than one processor you have to get a new licence. but if you where to install it on both microsoft wouldnt know and you are allowed to update both computers with new windows updates.

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Merranvo
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Posted: 25th Jul 2005 05:06
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"Windows Update"

don't you know that windows update READS your system key... Microsoft Might Ban you if they figure it out. Then mabey sue you for fun.

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Ginga123
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Posted: 26th Jul 2005 22:10
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ive got DARKbasic classic on my 2 computers and it works fine but i dont know about pro

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On the other hand, it's sh*tyness shattered the dreams of hundreds of would-be game programmers.
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Nicholas Thompson
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Posted: 26th Jul 2005 22:59
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@Merranvo: But due to privacy laws, they cant spy on your PC. It would be like you going to the police to say you've been mugged and while they're at it, the police decide to have a quick look around your house for anything incriminating. If Microsoft were found to be banning people by looking through thier license stuff while people were updating then they could get sued to hell. However, if they send a program to your computer that has a list of banned keys then that software CAN just say "You're on a black list - this software will now terminate" and you cant update... That IS legal..

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