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Offline Debrody

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Re: NEED to KNOW
« Reply #15 on: March 07, 2014, 11:50:22 AM »
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Offline MrRiplEy[H]

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Re: NEED to KNOW
« Reply #16 on: March 07, 2014, 11:51:19 AM »
when you build a computer for somebody else isnt what you install OEM?  unless of course you build your own mobos, ps, vc...



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edit for example:  this version of win7 is listed as OEM   http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=windows+7&N=-1&isNodeId=1



OEM installation media has nothing to do with OEM computer manufacturers per se. The OEM license is just a different packaging for windows that is targeted to small scale computer manufacturers. OEM installs come only with an install media and no support from MS, OEMs are expected (obliged actually) to provide support and instructions to their customers as part of the EULA.

OEM builder such as Dell will use volume licensing deals on their products and deliver their computers with a preinstalled 'added value' software which most people consider as borderline harmful since they usually do nothing more than consume resources and cause trouble. This is why you see people with store bought computers that have 100+ processes running straight out of the box ;)
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Offline guncrasher

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Re: NEED to KNOW
« Reply #17 on: March 07, 2014, 12:41:48 PM »
OEM installation media has nothing to do with OEM computer manufacturers per se. The OEM license is just a different packaging for windows that is targeted to small scale computer manufacturers. OEM installs come only with an install media and no support from MS, OEMs are expected (obliged actually) to provide support and instructions to their customers as part of the EULA.

OEM builder such as Dell will use volume licensing deals on their products and deliver their computers with a preinstalled 'added value' software which most people consider as borderline harmful since they usually do nothing more than consume resources and cause trouble. This is why you see people with store bought computers that have 100+ processes running straight out of the box ;)

when you build a computer you are an OEM computer manufacturer for sure.  just trying to make it clear between computer manufacturers such as del, gatewate... some here call them brand name computer manufactures and other people who also build computers as a business but wont install anything additional.

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Re: NEED to KNOW
« Reply #18 on: March 07, 2014, 02:26:32 PM »
when you build a computer you are an OEM computer manufacturer for sure.
i hate when i have to side with Ripley but, he was right. a simple google search would show you that. the only time you could be remotely considered an OEM is if you built systems for sale to other people and supported those systems.
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Re: NEED to KNOW
« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2014, 04:43:39 PM »
i hate when i have to side with Ripley but, he was right. a simple google search would show you that. the only time you could be remotely considered an OEM is if you built systems for sale to other people and supported those systems.

exactly what i was saying.  want taking about building your own computers.


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