Re:Microsoft: We've sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses to date
by mtgx on Tuesday November 27, 2012 @04:40PM
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The vast majority of these licenses were sold to OEM's, who now have to "get rid of them" in the market. So we'll see how long that takes before they ask for another bulk of licenses from Microsoft. Could be weeks or could be months. If it's months, next time they'll request much fewer licenses.
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Re:Microsoft: We've sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses to date
by jlgreco on Tuesday November 27, 2012 @04:56PM
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Doesn't really matter to MSFT/your OEM if you remove Windows 8 after you get it, unless you go through the hassle of getting a refund for it.
Re:Microsoft: We've sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses to date
by actsasbuffoon on Tuesday November 27, 2012 @06:00PM
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Not sure about that. According to the EULA, it appears that you can only downgrade to Windows 7 if you purchased the professional edition:
Instead of using the Windows 8 Pro software, you may use one of the following earlier versions: Windows 7 Professional or Windows Vista Business.
This agreement applies to your use of the earlier versions. If the earlier version includes different components, any terms for those components in the agreement that come with the earlier version apply to your use of such components. Neither the manufacturer or installer, nor Microsoft, is obligated to supply earlier versions to you. You must obtain the earlier version separately. At any time, you may replace an earlier version with Windows 8 Pro.
Re:Microsoft: We've sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses to date
by sliverstorm on Tuesday November 27, 2012 @05:00PM
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But just think of the internet points!