Microsoft let know in conversation with OnLive about a possible violation of license terms by the latter. The streamingbedrijf OnLive offers a full Windows environment, streaming to iPads and Android tablets.
According to the license terms may partners of Microsoft, with an spla, a Windows-desktopachtige environment offering, but only with strict limitations. So there should be no full desktop environment on Windows 7 and cannot use Office via Windows 7 be offered. Windows 7 is only allowed if the other clause is met. That means that the user has a valid Windows 7 license, must submit to the provider of the desktop environment.
The company from Redmond has the situation investigated after analistenbureau Gartner to Microsoft the question whether the offer was legal. With the calls, the company wants a contract to develop, so as to enable OnLive service can continue to offer.