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Cat695
Cat695 Posts: 3,647 Forumite
I just thought i would share my little knowledge!!

i found this out when i had a friend build me a PC.......i wanted Vista ultimate which in PC world is currently 229 quid!!! so i said he needs to take that into account with buget....but he said why would you pay that when you can get it alot cheaper

and heres how oh and its completly legal.......you buy the OEM version which is basically a single licence for one pc only.......so in other words you can't put it on ony other computer EVER! so as long as you keep that pc for a few years and upgrade it you can use ultimate for the life of that pc however if you build a new PC then you have to buy a new disc

The price of Vista ultimate OEM well from Aria.co.uk its 94 quid saving your self a good 130 quid

and if your after office pro then thats only 160 quid (pc wprld 280 quid)

so if you want the software and want to stay legal then BUY OEM stuff and not what you get in the shops on the high street
If you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly


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  • netdumdum
    netdumdum Posts: 392 Forumite
    Thanks for that post, I think one of the downsides to buying oem software is that you only get support for the software from the seller and not from Microsoft, is that right?
    You can't con an honest man!
  • Cat695
    Cat695 Posts: 3,647 Forumite
    support as in what way?? i still get all the updates via windows update etc....and i have never had to ring microsoft for any help

    but seeing as i hold a licence i would still get full support

    all OEM is is 1 licence for 1 PC period the stuff you buy in PC world is 1 licence at a time but can be put on any new pc as long as the other one is no longer used
    If you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly


    I've only ever been wrong once! and that was when I thought I was wrong but I was right
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 4,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I find the support from other internet users to be about 100,000.000 times better than any support from the actual developers.
  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    Cat695 wrote: »
    support as in what way?? i still get all the updates via windows update etc....and i have never had to ring microsoft for any help

    but seeing as i hold a licence i would still get full support

    all OEM is is 1 licence for 1 PC period the stuff you buy in PC world is 1 licence at a time but can be put on any new pc as long as the other one is no longer used

    If you buy an OEM copy, you have to agree to the system builder's license which as far as I remember states that you undertake to provide all support for the product.

    An OEM copy is a great way to save money though, provided you don't mind the limitations.
  • netdumdum
    netdumdum Posts: 392 Forumite
    If you buy an OEM copy, you have to agree to the system builder's license which as far as I remember states that you undertake to provide all support for the product.

    An OEM copy is a great way to save money though, provided you don't mind the limitations.
    Thats what I meant, thanks for clarifying.
    You can't con an honest man!
  • Conor_3
    Conor_3 Posts: 6,944 Forumite
    Cat695 wrote: »
    support as in what way?? i still get all the updates via windows update etc....and i have never had to ring microsoft for any help

    but seeing as i hold a licence i would still get full support
    No you wouldn't. Whilst you are entitled to Windows Updates you are not entitled to telephone support or web based support from Microsoft.
  • Cat695
    Cat695 Posts: 3,647 Forumite
    why would i need to get support from microsft anyway??? when i have the internet!!! its saving me a 130 odd quid so i'll take my chances thank you
    If you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly


    I've only ever been wrong once! and that was when I thought I was wrong but I was right
  • Marty_J
    Marty_J Posts: 6,594 Forumite
    Well quite. It's just something some might need to consider.
  • Yeah it's true when was the last time you looked for support from Microsoft? It's a hugely over-hyped "advantage" to full retail price software. Getting support from MS is a bit like going to the dentist; except it's more painful and you have to wait longer. :(
  • netdumdum
    netdumdum Posts: 392 Forumite
    The point is that there are differences between oem software and retail boxed software, those differences may not be worth paying the extra for but thats what these forums are for.
    You can't con an honest man!
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