Topics Microsoft has started a pilot program rewarding computer system builders for turning their customers over to Microsoft's license enforcement department.
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Well, they're obviously pitching to individuals, not companies, and I bet there's plenty of employees at many builders who would scramble for the opportunity. I suspect they will be subjected to one of Microsoft's fearsome license audits, and will probably end up paying many thousands of dollars in fines. For details of this gut wrenching process, see our article Software Licensing . Microsoft OEM western region introduces a pilot program that rewards you for notifying us about Bids that do not include operating systems and helps you help your customers to be compliant. We understand that there is some confusion regarding Microsoft licensing of Operating Systems and we need your help in assuring that each and every PC has a licensed and legal operating system.