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  1. 02-13-2002, 12:50 PM #1
    lucy
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    What is an OEM version of XP?

    While browsing techstore.com for a P3 850 CPU and I noticed that I could also order a copy of XP Pro for $135 with the CPU. It said it's a full OEM version. What does that mean?

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  2. 02-13-2002, 12:57 PM #2
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    oem software

    You will generally find that oem (original equipment manufacture)software is only available at the price stated when you buy a computer from the company which does not have an OS installed on it.
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    oem software

    You will generally find that oem software is only available at the price stated when you buy a computer which does not have an OS installed on it.
    Last edited by rangeral; 02-15-2002 at 01:39 AM.
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  4. 02-13-2002, 01:01 PM #4
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    OEM literally means Original Equipment Manufacturer
    Last edited by SearchSkillzzz; 02-13-2002 at 01:05 PM.
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  5. 02-13-2002, 02:03 PM #5
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    With some sites you just have to buy another piece of hardware or software at regular price in order to get the OEM version at reduced cost.
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  6. 02-14-2002, 01:43 PM #6
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    Not really to the above posts. I put together a system for a friend. I went to a store here in SF and bought an OEM version for $155. I didn't have to buy anything else. The thing I notice about OEM is that they are "parts" usually with a system. Meaning they might get in three or four pre-built systems and strip them for the parts...which they sell as OEM.
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    The biggest difference between OEM Windows and Retail is that Microsoft provides Zero support for the OEM product. It assumes that you bought it from a builder and the builder must support it.

    All of the above posts are true. All you need to do to qualify for an OEM version of Windows is to buy a fan.
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  8. 02-14-2002, 03:21 PM #8
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    Hello,
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    does dsp = oem ?

    I also see a lot of sites selling windows xp with "DSP" in the item description. Is that the same as OEM? What's it stand for? Don't tell me Digital Signal Processing.

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  10. 05-19-2002, 12:08 AM #10
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    You also usually do not get any operating manual with OEM, which is OK because I almost always forget that I have one anyway. Someone must be babysitting while on the board; who put the crayons to the smiley faces?
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  11. 05-19-2002, 05:59 AM #11
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    Re: does dsp = oem ?

    Originally posted by mysterymeat
    I also see a lot of sites selling windows xp with "DSP" in the item description. Is that the same as OEM? What's it stand for? Don't tell me Digital Signal Processing.

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    DSP = Delivery Service Partner (M$-speak for peddler )
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