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Re: [LUG] (Another rant) [Fwd: Microsoft shuts down Windows 98]

 

Julian Hall wrote:
> Simon Williams wrote:
>> On an aside I noticed the other day that the EULA for XP Pro states that
>> the warranty only lasts 90 days. After 90 days there is no guarantee
>> whatsoever- not even "fitness for purpose", unless prohibited by law.
>>
>> lol- apparently I'm not allowed to use office 2003 unless I install
>> service pack 2- anyone know what that's about?
> No clue I'm sorry.  I *refuse* to install SP2 as it breaks far too
> much that is important to me,not least of which is video work.
> 
> I use XP Pro SP1 and have MSO 2003 working fine.

I haven't actually installed SP2 for office yet- it's an addition to the 
  license on the back of the CD case. I probably won't install it 
because SP2 doesn't work for XP and may not for office- they've made a 
mess of license keys (we have a special deal for 10 licenses).

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