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BlaDeKke | 3 months ago

Last time i checked a Windows 10 and 11 license does not permit running Windows in a virtualized environment.

That could have changed by now.

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Last time I checked I did not agree to be bombarded with ads and have all my data tracked after paying 100+ for a piece of software...

Hasnep|3 months ago

You kinda did...

> By accepting this agreement and using the software you agree that Microsoft may collect, use, and disclose the information as described in the Microsoft Privacy Statement [...]

Doesn't make it okay, just legal

https://www.microsoft.com/content/dam/microsoft/usetm/docume...

user_7832|3 months ago

Umm actually, you did. You also waived off the right to name your firstborn, and if you disagree, you’ve waived off your right to anything except arbitration. Sorry, I didn’t make the rules.

(Friendly reminder that legality, once again, ≠ morality. Victimless crimes can be illegal, and Enron fucking shit up and filing bankruptcy can be legal.)

Asmod4n|3 months ago

then it would be illegal to use hyper-v, since windows is then run under a hypervisor.

BlaDeKke|3 months ago

The FPP license does allow local vm access. But if u access it remotely then u need a SA or VDA license. If this thread is legit: https://community.spiceworks.com/t/whats-wrong-or-not-legal-...

unknown|3 months ago

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DANmode|3 months ago

You’re running it on the same fuckin machine you were originally licensed to run it on!

This is an ethics question, not a phrasing question.