windows 7 & RDP & many users is it legal? for many users

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good morning.
i have been using Thingstuff.com software it let you use one pc with windows, office, autocad, etc in many computers just buying one licences. with many user sessions.
this is the scenario cyber coffe:
one pc with windows 7 pro, office 2010, and thingstuff software. (with 9 users accounts)
9 pc with linux ubuntu.
this guy has all those linux pc using rdesktop ( remote desktop protocol ) to have full screen access with to the pc server with windows , so when customers are using the linux pc they dont know it they only see windows.
are windows and office licence for machine? or by number of users?
is the right way to save licences? is it legal?

here EULA is kinda confusing

EULA does it change with every version of windows? is it the same one for seven or xp?

1.3 Device Connections. You may permit a maximum of ten (10) computers or other electronic devices (each a "Device") to connect to the Workstation Computer to utilize one or more of the following services of the Software: File Services, Print Services, Internet Information Services, Internet Connection Sharing and telephony services. The ten connection maximum includes any indirect connections made through "multiplexing" or other software or hardware which pools or aggregates connections. This ten connection maximum does not apply to other uses of the Software, such as synchronizing data between a Device and the Workstation Computer, provided only one user uses, accesses, displays or runs the Software at any one time. This Section 1.3 does not grant you rights to access a Workstation Computer Session from any Device. A "Session" means any use of the Software that enables functionality similar to that available to an end user who is interacting with the Workstation Computer through any combination of input, output and display peripherals.

1.4 Remote Desktop/Remote Assistance/NetMeeting. The Software contains Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, and NetMeeting technologies that enable the Software or applications installed on the Workstation Computer (sometimes referred to as a host device) to be accessed remotely from other Devices. You may use the Software's Remote Desktop feature (or other software which provides similar functionality for a similar purpose) to access a Workstation Computer Session from any Device provided you acquire a separate Software license for that Device. As an exception to this rule, the person who is the single primary user of the Workstation Computer may access a Workstation Computer Session from any Device without acquiring an additional Software license for that Device. When you are using Remote Assistance or NetMeeting (or other software which provides similar functionality for a similar purpose) you may share a Session with other users without any limit on the number of Device connections and without acquiring additional licenses for the Software. For Microsoft and non-Microsoft applications, you should consult the license agreement accompanying the applicable software or contact the applicable licensor to determine whether use of the software with Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, or NetMeeting is permitted without an additional license.
 
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That states it in plain English, right there ... it's okay to use RDP if you're the owner of the computer you're RDP'ing to. If you're not, you can do that as long as you buy a separate license.

The idea of software licensing is that each seat needs a license. In both the letter AND the spirit of the EULA - what you're doing isn't cool with them. Sorry.
 
thank you so much for your quick answer.
one more question i know there is something called CAL (client access license ) i know those one are cheap like 30 dolars each one , can it fix that problem?
i want to do good and legal business. !!


That states it in plain English, right there ... it's okay to use RDP if you're the owner of the computer you're RDP'ing to. If you're not, you can do that as long as you buy a separate license.

The idea of software licensing is that each seat needs a license. In both the letter AND the spirit of the EULA - what you're doing isn't cool with them. Sorry.
 
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