Reporting Illegal Sales of MS-DOS (72096)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.1
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 3.3a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q72096
SUMMARY
MS-DOS Upgrade and MS-DOS Step-Up are the only MS-DOS packages that
Microsoft sells through retail stores. Although Microsoft is not currently
taking legal action against stores that sell MS-DOS in violation of the
licensing agreement, we are tracking this problem. If you know of a
retailer that is selling MS-DOS illegally, please report it to Microsoft by
calling (800) NO-COPYN (NO-COPYN translates to 662-6796).
Please note that it is absolutely legal to purchase the Microsoft MS-DOS 5
and later Upgrades and the MS-DOS 6.2 and later Step-Up products available
in retail stores.
MORE INFORMATION
Like earlier versions of Microsoft MS-DOS, original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) versions of Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 and later are not available for
retail sale. They are licensed to computer manufacturers to be sold with a
computer or to be purchased from the manufacturer as an upgrade to 5.0.
You can call 1-800-RU-LEGIT (1-800-785-3448)to report any type of piracy
involving any Microsoft product.
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
5/10/2003 |
| Keywords: |
KB72096 |
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