OEM = "original equipment manufacturer"

OEM software is software to be used by the (original) manufacturer of the 
computer.  In the case of OEM Windows, it is intended to be used on one 
computer and has a  license to run only on that computer.  So, if your are 
building a computer and spend about $90 for OEM Windows, that is fine.  But 
if you start replacing parts left and right, you "may" lose your rights.  On 
the other hand, if you spend about $200 for the non-OEM Windows, you 
"should" be able to move it from one computer to another.  This is 
particularly important to those of us who have one computer for which 
upgrading is a continual, never-ending process.

HTH

Dean Kukral

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "chipo chika" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2006 12:55 AM
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] OEM software


What is OEM software?


On Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:31:22 -0800, "Thomas Mayer"
<[log in to unmask]> said:
> OEM and retail software are basically the same except that I've seen
> some OEM software that is designed to run only on Dell computers and
> will be clearly indicated.
>
> OEM normally comes in cheaper or no packaging and with some form of
> hardware. One time I got a single screw with the software. Also, the
> supplier needs to be a trusted source to avoid buying a pirated product.
> I have never had a problem with Amazon.
>
> Tom Mayer
>
> Marv Donarski wrote:
> > Can someone trll me if thier is a problem installing OEM software. I 
> > plan on buyimg a Microsoft Office program at Amazon.com, the price is 
> > right but will I have trouble indtalling the software. I haveWindows XP 
> > Home SP2 for an OS and Nidrosoft Dffice 97 installed on it now. I plan 
> > to delete tje Office 97 and install Office 2003 Basic OEM Anything to 
> > look out for?  TIA  Marv

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