Re: [OT]Microsoft makes networked software 'illegal' on XP unless you pay them...

["David Howe" <DaveHowe () gmx co uk>]

>  Microsoft's XP license agreement says, "Except as otherwise permitted
> by the NetMeeting, Remote Assistance, and Remote Desktop features
> described below, you may not use the Product to permit any Device to
> use, access, display, or run other executable software residing on the
> Workstation Computer, nor may you permit any Device to use, access,
> display, or run the Product or Product's user interface, unless the
> Device has a separate license for the Product."
> I guess this improves security....
On the plus side - it gives you a whole new level of terrifying tools to
use against those who build a botnet on your network.
Get MS licencing after them for all those XP licences :)