[Python-Dev] VC++ 2008 Express Edition now locked away? (original) (raw)

Stefan Behnel stefan_ml at behnel.de
Wed Mar 6 17:46:46 CET 2013

Chris Angelico, 06.03.2013 17:30:

On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:40 AM, Ezio Melotti wrote:

I did try a few weeks ago, when I had to download a copy of Windows for a project. Long story short, after 30+ minutes and a number of confirmation emails I reached a point where I had a couple of new accounts on MSDN/Dreamspark, a "purchased" free copy of Windows in my e-cart, and some .exe I had to download in order to download and verify the purchased copy. That's where I gave up. That's the point where I'd start looking at peer-to-peer downloads. These sorts of things are often available on torrent sites; once the original publisher starts making life harder, third-party sources become more attractive.

May I express my doubts that the license allows a redistribution of the software in this form?

Stefan

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