On the issue of “theft” and “license stickers”
Very often, "copyright holders" and other copyright advocates use to describe those who violate copyright, the word "thieves." In accordance with this terminology, you did not copy the program, you “stole” it. Article 1273 GK permits music and movies to copy for personal use, but our propagandists manage to stick this label to people who don’t violate the law at all.
Well, okay. But the same approach works perfectly in the opposite direction. Here is an example.
Microsoft is known to supply its products with “licensed stickers.” If we are talking about OEM licenses for Windows, then the sticker is glued to the computer itself, and if you bought a full-fledged "boxed" version, then the sticker, pathetically called the "certificate of authenticity", will be pasted on the box with the disks. And God forbid you lose this sticker. Microsoft will immediately try to steal your copy of the program, declaring it "unlicensed." A copy you honestly bought.
The same will happen if someone removes the sticker from your computer or you transfer the OEM Windows to another computer.
According to this perverted logic, the sticker is the only “license confirmation” of the program. Why “to confirm licensing” cannot be somehow different, for example, the presence of licensed discs, or purchase documents - is not clear. But this opens up the tempting prospects, you will agree: being guided by such logic, it is possible to withdraw in general any thing for which there is no check.
It was precisely in this situation that I found myself: my thoroughly licensed “office”, which is excellently placed and even activated via the Internet, this corporation considers thieves to be “pirated”: at one time I threw away the box from it.
Well, let's try to achieve the truth in Microsoft technical support ...
The first question sent through the form on the site :
“Two questions on software licensing from Microsoft
1. I have a licensed „boxed“ Office 2003 professional edition. Recently, I learned that according to the rules of Microsoft, in order to confirm its “licensing”, it was necessary to keep the box from it with a user certificate, as well as documents confirming the purchase. Immediately after the acquisition, I threw away both the box and the documents, leaving only the disks and the user's manual in the case. Some software licensing specialists from MS claim that after that my copy of the “office” became “unlicensed”. Such answers are contained in the “Licensing” section of the Technet forum (http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/licenseru/threads). I would like to ask: is this really so? Can I give my copy to a friend, will he have any problems when checking software licensing? (After the transfer, I intend to delete my copy).
I have now installed an “office” on a computer running Linux, since I do not have licensed Windows. Is it allowed to license it?
2. I have a licensed Windows 95, OEM version. The computer to which it was attached is obsolete and discarded. Can I install this OS in a virtual machine on a computer running Linux? I need it for experiments.
This OS is not for sale now, so I cannot buy a “boxed” version. Is it possible to get permission from Microsoft for such an installation, and what is required for that? ”
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: SRX1140035910ID - Microsoft.com/eng/feedback
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Authentication for the boxed product is a box with
certificate of authenticity inside. Payment documents are
additional evidence of confirmation. More information on
this issue can be found on the website
www.microsoft.com/rus/licensing/afterbuying/legalityconfirmation
default.aspx
Transferring an OEM license to another computer is unfortunately not possible.
The Microsoft Office license does not require a Windows license. If the product
installed correctly on Office, you can use it.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
The authenticity of the boxed product is the box.
with certificate of authenticity inside. Payment documents are
On the site I read that the "certificate" should be pasted on the box, and not
be inside. I didn't have a certificate inside, was there a sticker
on the box, I do not remember exactly, in my opinion, was.
additional evidence of confirmation. More information on
this issue can be found on the website
www.microsoft.com/rus/licensing/afterbuying/legalityconfirmation/default.aspx
I read it. But it is not entirely clear what will happen if I do not have
"Necessary component to confirm the license." On this page
no answer to the question.
That is: I do not have a box with a certificate of conformity, no billing
documents. The office was purchased for yourself. Is he really considered
unlicensed by the rules of microsoft? I can't get it
use or transfer to someone? Or, for example, install from this
drive a second copy on a laptop? (The license allows a second installation on
laptop computer)
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
If you do not have proof of authenticity of the product,
its use will be illegal.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
If you do not have authenticity documents
product, its use will be illegal.
That is, I myself can not use it? And pass on to someone?
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
The distribution is not a product license. For correct
use of the product must be authenticated
(box with sticker inside). Passing a distribution without a license is not
illegal, however, the use of the product by you and
any other person will violate the license agreement.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
The distribution is not a product license. For correct
use of the product must be authenticated
(box with sticker inside). Passing a distribution without a license is not
And you do not confuse "licensing" and "confirmation of licensing"? My
copy of the office is licensed, and I do not violate copyright. But
I can confirm this only with licensed disks. I think for
law enforcement and court this will suffice.
is illegal, however the very use of the product as you,
any other person will be a violation of the license
agreement.
And what should I do with a copy already installed on my computer?
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To confirm the authenticity of the presence of a sticker with the product key
MANDATORY. A single disk is not enough.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To confirm the authenticity of the presence of a sticker with the product key
MANDATORY. A single disk is not enough.
Thanks, I see.
But you see, it seems to me that the condition of "confirming license
Program "is contrary to the law on consumer rights. Same
refers to the prohibition to install the OEM version on other computers. So that
Of course, I do not intend to fulfill these stupid demands. And delete with
I, of course, will not do anything with my computer.
If you believe that I am violating copyrights, you can file for
me in court I am in the city of Zhukovka, Bryansk region. Official
website of our district court: zhukovsky.brj.sudrf.ru There you can
find out his address and details for the payment of the fee. There are two more world
judicial districts: 31.brj.mirsudrf.ru and
32.brj.mirsudrf.ru to which of them your action will be judged,
sort it out, please, by yourself, I have no time now.
Do not forget to send me a copy of the lawsuit. My address: 242702, Bryansk
region, Zhukovka, st. ***, Protasov Pavel Viktorovich.
Successes in labor.
... this is where our correspondence is over.
Well, as they say, place your bets: will MicroTheft sue me or silently wipe out? I tend to think that it will wipe away, although it is a pity: when last time RAO filed a lawsuit against me because of the site antirao.ru, the process brought the public a lot of fun, laughter and joy ...
However, wait and see ...
Well, okay. But the same approach works perfectly in the opposite direction. Here is an example.
Microsoft is known to supply its products with “licensed stickers.” If we are talking about OEM licenses for Windows, then the sticker is glued to the computer itself, and if you bought a full-fledged "boxed" version, then the sticker, pathetically called the "certificate of authenticity", will be pasted on the box with the disks. And God forbid you lose this sticker. Microsoft will immediately try to steal your copy of the program, declaring it "unlicensed." A copy you honestly bought.
The same will happen if someone removes the sticker from your computer or you transfer the OEM Windows to another computer.
According to this perverted logic, the sticker is the only “license confirmation” of the program. Why “to confirm licensing” cannot be somehow different, for example, the presence of licensed discs, or purchase documents - is not clear. But this opens up the tempting prospects, you will agree: being guided by such logic, it is possible to withdraw in general any thing for which there is no check.
It was precisely in this situation that I found myself: my thoroughly licensed “office”, which is excellently placed and even activated via the Internet, this corporation considers thieves to be “pirated”: at one time I threw away the box from it.
Well, let's try to achieve the truth in Microsoft technical support ...
The first question sent through the form on the site :
“Two questions on software licensing from Microsoft
1. I have a licensed „boxed“ Office 2003 professional edition. Recently, I learned that according to the rules of Microsoft, in order to confirm its “licensing”, it was necessary to keep the box from it with a user certificate, as well as documents confirming the purchase. Immediately after the acquisition, I threw away both the box and the documents, leaving only the disks and the user's manual in the case. Some software licensing specialists from MS claim that after that my copy of the “office” became “unlicensed”. Such answers are contained in the “Licensing” section of the Technet forum (http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/licenseru/threads). I would like to ask: is this really so? Can I give my copy to a friend, will he have any problems when checking software licensing? (After the transfer, I intend to delete my copy).
I have now installed an “office” on a computer running Linux, since I do not have licensed Windows. Is it allowed to license it?
2. I have a licensed Windows 95, OEM version. The computer to which it was attached is obsolete and discarded. Can I install this OS in a virtual machine on a computer running Linux? I need it for experiments.
This OS is not for sale now, so I cannot buy a “boxed” version. Is it possible to get permission from Microsoft for such an installation, and what is required for that? ”
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: SRX1140035910ID - Microsoft.com/eng/feedback
')
Authentication for the boxed product is a box with
certificate of authenticity inside. Payment documents are
additional evidence of confirmation. More information on
this issue can be found on the website
www.microsoft.com/rus/licensing/afterbuying/legalityconfirmation
default.aspx
Transferring an OEM license to another computer is unfortunately not possible.
The Microsoft Office license does not require a Windows license. If the product
installed correctly on Office, you can use it.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
The authenticity of the boxed product is the box.
with certificate of authenticity inside. Payment documents are
On the site I read that the "certificate" should be pasted on the box, and not
be inside. I didn't have a certificate inside, was there a sticker
on the box, I do not remember exactly, in my opinion, was.
additional evidence of confirmation. More information on
this issue can be found on the website
www.microsoft.com/rus/licensing/afterbuying/legalityconfirmation/default.aspx
I read it. But it is not entirely clear what will happen if I do not have
"Necessary component to confirm the license." On this page
no answer to the question.
That is: I do not have a box with a certificate of conformity, no billing
documents. The office was purchased for yourself. Is he really considered
unlicensed by the rules of microsoft? I can't get it
use or transfer to someone? Or, for example, install from this
drive a second copy on a laptop? (The license allows a second installation on
laptop computer)
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
If you do not have proof of authenticity of the product,
its use will be illegal.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
If you do not have authenticity documents
product, its use will be illegal.
That is, I myself can not use it? And pass on to someone?
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
The distribution is not a product license. For correct
use of the product must be authenticated
(box with sticker inside). Passing a distribution without a license is not
illegal, however, the use of the product by you and
any other person will violate the license agreement.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
The distribution is not a product license. For correct
use of the product must be authenticated
(box with sticker inside). Passing a distribution without a license is not
And you do not confuse "licensing" and "confirmation of licensing"? My
copy of the office is licensed, and I do not violate copyright. But
I can confirm this only with licensed disks. I think for
law enforcement and court this will suffice.
is illegal, however the very use of the product as you,
any other person will be a violation of the license
agreement.
And what should I do with a copy already installed on my computer?
From: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To: pavel v protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To confirm the authenticity of the presence of a sticker with the product key
MANDATORY. A single disk is not enough.
From: pavel to protasov <pvphome@gmail.com>
To: <CNTUS.FEED.EU.RU.RU.GDT.MOS.CS.T01.CUS.00.EM@css.one.microsoft.com>
To confirm the authenticity of the presence of a sticker with the product key
MANDATORY. A single disk is not enough.
Thanks, I see.
But you see, it seems to me that the condition of "confirming license
Program "is contrary to the law on consumer rights. Same
refers to the prohibition to install the OEM version on other computers. So that
Of course, I do not intend to fulfill these stupid demands. And delete with
I, of course, will not do anything with my computer.
If you believe that I am violating copyrights, you can file for
me in court I am in the city of Zhukovka, Bryansk region. Official
website of our district court: zhukovsky.brj.sudrf.ru There you can
find out his address and details for the payment of the fee. There are two more world
judicial districts: 31.brj.mirsudrf.ru and
32.brj.mirsudrf.ru to which of them your action will be judged,
sort it out, please, by yourself, I have no time now.
Do not forget to send me a copy of the lawsuit. My address: 242702, Bryansk
region, Zhukovka, st. ***, Protasov Pavel Viktorovich.
Successes in labor.
... this is where our correspondence is over.
Well, as they say, place your bets: will MicroTheft sue me or silently wipe out? I tend to think that it will wipe away, although it is a pity: when last time RAO filed a lawsuit against me because of the site antirao.ru, the process brought the public a lot of fun, laughter and joy ...
However, wait and see ...
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/105706/
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