Same OS on more than one PC

[daxxx]

I have just recently purchased XP and I'm wondering if I could instal it on more than one computer. I have a small business with 4 computers and I'm trying to set up a network with the other 3 computers (running OS are Windows 2000, 98 and 95). Can I install XP on the other PCs within my company or will I have to purchase it three times?

[Gator]

You would need to purchase a site license for the # of computers that you want to install the OS on to be legal.

[scouse]

Originally posted by daxxx
I have just recently purchased XP and I'm wondering if I could instal it on more than one computer. I have a small business with 4 computers and I'm trying to set up a network with the other 3 computers (running OS are Windows 2000, 98 and 95). Can I install XP on the other PCs within my company or will I have to purchase it three times?

Is the windows xp you bought corp? eitherway you have to follow Gators answer but did you buy corp edition?

If you did then theoretically yes you can install it on all the PCs and it will be fine with no problems. But like i said this is just theoretically

[snowmonkey]

scouse, every body throws around the word "corporate edition" like it was a $5 software... dude, this thing is as expensive as hell and a small shop with 4 computer probably have to sell the business just to buy the OS.. of course is not corp.

daxxx, just to save a few $$$ , you could purchase a OEM version of the software instead of retail packaging.. that would save you about $30 to $40 per license.


cheers