Microsoft KB Archive/72096

= Reporting Illegal Sales of MS-DOS =

Article ID: 72096

Article Last Modified on 5/10/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft MS-DOS 3.1
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 3.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 3.21 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 3.3 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 3.3a
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 4.01 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 5.0a
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.2 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.21 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 Standard Edition

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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.

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

Keywords: KB72096

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