Article: Q72096
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:3.x,4.x,5.x,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 3.1, 3.2, 3.21, 3.3, 3.3a, 4.0, 4.01, 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0, 6.2, 6.21, 6.22
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SUMMARY
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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.
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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.
Additional query words: stepup 6.22 3.20 3.21 3.30 3.30a 4.00 4.01 4.01a 5.00 5.00a 6.00 6.20 6.21
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Technology : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS321 kbMSDOS400 kbMSDOS320 kbMSDOS330a kbMSDOS621 kbMSDOS622 kbMSDOS620 kbMSDOS600 kbMSDOS310 kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS330 kbMSDOS401 kbMSDOS500a
Version : MS-DOS:3.x,4.x,5.x,6.0,6.2,6.21,6.22
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