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    How are LEGAL Windows 7 download links legal?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Nick, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I saw the Windows 7 download links and i'm wondering how they're legal?

    Thanks
     
    Nick, Jun 26, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Because Microsoft partners are the ones distributing it. You still need a valid license key (and therefore license) to use the media, so there's no problem distributing the install discs because they won't do much without a proper license.
     
    Pitabred, Jun 26, 2010
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    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Cool! thanks
     
    Nick, Jun 26, 2010
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  4. nikeseven

    nikeseven Notebook Deity

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    Yea the legality is in the license not the disk image
     
    nikeseven, Jun 26, 2010
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