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Old 05-20-2008, 01:00 PM
dennis@home
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Re: Is Windows VISTA -->OEM<-- ONLY for manufacturers?



"Nijmegen" <Nijmegen@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> ...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!)[/color]

You can install it.. but.. you should be able to get the 64 bit ultimate DVD
and download the language pack, it must exist if its on the OEM version. I
suggest you check, if so you can return the OEM one and spend the cash on
something else.

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Old 05-20-2008, 01:00 PM