Microsoft KB Archive/263843

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How IHVs Obtain Redistribution Rights for the WDM Audio Update

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Q263843

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 98

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SUMMARY
This article describes how an independent hardware vendor (IHV) acquires redistribution rights for the Windows Driver Model (WDM) audio update.

MORE INFORMATION
A Redistribution Request form must be completed and approved by Microsoft before redistribution rights are granted. Follow these steps:


 * 1) Verify that the update successfully addresses the behavior.
 * 2) Download the Redistribution Request form the following Microsoft Web site:
 * 3) Completely fill in all sections of the Redistribution Request form.
 * 4) Submit the completed form to the following e-mail alias: wdmaudhf@microsoft.com. It will then be reviewed by management and our Legal department.
 * 5) After reviewing the form for accuracy and approval, our Legal department contacts you with final steps.
 * 6) Once the request has been approved you are free to distribute the fix as it is outlined in the approval document.