how would i get a copy of windows 2000 for free

eurotrotter · 20-04-2006 2:06pm #1

hi lads
any idea
it needs to be a legit copy cos if its to be accpeted on the wireless network at college so it cant be pirated etc
so could i use someone elses installtion cd - even if its already been installed and availing of win updates etc?
thanks lads

Blowfish · 20-04-2006 2:26pm

:rolleyes:

irishshogun · 20-04-2006 2:39pm

Short of microsoft sending you one you can't get a free copy. legally.. If someone gave you their license then maybe, but its a grey area> I know there is a firm that sells on licences when companys upgrade but accoring to micrososts EULA the software is VERY restricted in its legal uses and transfers.

liamo · 20-04-2006 3:02pm

...it needs to be a legit copy ... it cant be pirated etc ...
... could i use someone elses installtion cd - even if its already been installed and availing of win updates etc?

Do you mean still availing of Widows Updates? If that's the case then that's almost a perfect definition of a pirated copy and it's most definitely not legit.

If that copy of Windows has been removed from the PC then it's legitimate to sell or give away the licence - but only if it's a purchased copy of Windows. If it's an OEM version (came pre-installed on the PC) then that licence is limited to the PC it came on.

Regards,

Liam