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Old 05-20-2008, 12:30 PM
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Is Windows VISTA -->OEM<-- ONLY for manufacturers?

....or is it also for users, who don't run a comapny?

I have bought a Windows VISTA DVD and when I received it, it had "OEM System
Builder Pack" written on it.

It also says: "EXCLUSIVELY for system builders."

And after some research on the Wikipedia I see that COMPANIES that sell PCs
normally buy OEM licenced software.

I gues users should buy a "retail" version. (NOT OEM versions)

Am I right?

Or is it OK to install it?

Because Wikipedia says the requirements are:"The requirements include:
automated methods of installation of the product; customization of the
installation to identify the OEM; first level technical support of the
product..etc."
([url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_equipment_manufacturer[/url])

I want to install it because there's NO 64-bit Vista Ultimate in my
language...excepting this OEM version. But I don't know what the consequences
might be...(I mean, I can't add info about customer support, my company's
name, etc....Because I'm just a user, not a manufacturer!)
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Old 05-20-2008, 12:30 PM