[RndTbl] win server licence

[Dan Keizer]

thanks for the info Scott - as you can tell, I'm not a windows guy, so i
dont know their licencing.  good to know though.  Dan.

On Mon, Mar 30, 2020 at 1:59 PM Scott Toderash <scott at 100percenthelpdesk.com>
wrote:

> iirc that's technically not allowed because MS does not let you transfer
> licenses to another machine, since sometime around XP days.
>
> (And I don't have any kicking around anyway.)
>
> Which is why, of course we all like GPL etc.
>
> There is the monthly option if you sign up for SPLA but it's likely not
> worth it for just 1 machine since the minimum is around $150/month. But
> then you could get other licenses for other things too.
>
>
>
> On 2020-03-30 1:48 p.m., Dan Keizer wrote:
>
> well, first off this is not for me (honest!) ..
>
> a guy I know is looking to run a windows server licence for some specific
> software vertical he is looking at ... (i asked - they dont have a linux
> port)
>
> the company (no idea who it is) claims the software works best on server
> licence as it utilizes
> the hardware better ...
>
> he's looking at trying to save money on the licence, so does anyone have
> 2016 or 2008 server licences on dead machines that can be repurposed?
> wondering if the likes of MER may as well....
>
> thanks.
>
> Dan.
>
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