Just another quick question on the OEM issue.
I've seen the new dedicated GFX PSU's now would they cover the requirements for an OEM licence purchase?
Thanks.
Just another quick question on the OEM issue.
I've seen the new dedicated GFX PSU's now would they cover the requirements for an OEM licence purchase?
Thanks.
Don't know if this helps, but this is straight from the EULA of OEM XP Home:
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE
The term "COMPUTER" as used herein shall mean the
HARDWARE, if the HARDWARE is a single
computer system, or shall mean the computer system with
which the HARDWARE operates, if the
HARDWARE is a computer system component.
There is no specific definition of what does & does not constitute hardware that I could find.
Thanks for finding that... do you know if Shakespear is around anywhere to translate it into modern day english
I presume therefore it means that yes it would cover the OEM licence but I guess it will depend on the supplier.
This was from a ocpy bought from scan (with the guts of a new PC). As I read it, only a piece of hardware is required - not a full PC. Having said that, M$ lawyers would eat me for breakfast.
Ok thanks again. I think I read somewhere that the retailer will only sell an OEM licence with a piece of hardware that complies with the licence agreement. I guess in that case then if I was to order the items together and anything was wrong then I wouldn't be allowed to buy it.
OEM XP Licences can now be sold with any piece of hardware such as a Mouse etc
The upgrade to VISTA will only be available if the XP licence was purchased with a fully built system the software was installed onto. MS would not despatch the upgrade if the licence was purchased with separate parts.
More information can be found here:-
http://www.scan.co.uk/shops/microsof...ndTomorrow.asp
Regards
Thanks for the reply... my next question is then when Vista has its release on the 30th January 2007 will I be able to purchase an OEM licence with say a dedicated VGA PSU? I build my own PC's for mine own use and all the parts are more than likely purchased from Scan to which I retain the invoices for. I did a major upgrade last xmas and dont want to buy a whole new system to get Vista but it seems unfair to be forced into buying a retail copy.
Wording on Scan's website: -
PLEASE NOTE : The OEM agreement for SOFTWARE DISTRIBUTION.
If the individual software license is a desktop operating system (including Windows XP Media Center Edition), we grant you a nonexclusive right to distribute individual software licenses; provided that each one is distributed with either (a) a fully assembled computer system or (b) a nonperipheral computer hardware component.
A “fully assembled computer system” means a computer system consisting of at least a central processing unit, a motherboard, a hard drive, a power supply, and a case.
A “nonperipheral computer hardware component” means a component that will be an integral part of the fully assembled computer system on which the individual software license will be installed.
*This software contains a FREE Upgrade Voucher to Windows Vista when it is released. PLEASE NOTE: This voucher is ONLY valid if the software is Pre-Installed on a fully built system.
My Question: -
I buy most components from SCAN and build my own systems for personal use. If I purchased a single hardware component with this OEM licence and then when Vista is released upgraded the exact same system that the XP OEM was installed on would my Vista licence then be legit?
If the Vista Licence wouldn't be legit it seems rather pointless to buy this XP OEM with free upgrade to Vista for my system to have to buy a completely new system to install Vista. Maybe I just need the wording clarifying, Thank you.
am tempted into getting Vista about that time. I'm waiting for ram prices to drop abit before getting me a nice core 2 duo system.
What prices would Vista OEM be?
Im guessing about £80 - £130 but we cant really tell atm, will just have to wait for an official to announce the prices.
christ.. felt bored so went on a mish to find price of business edition
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microsoft-Wi...TF8&s=software
The 'Free' upgrade coupon can only be used if you got it with a full system from somewhere like Scan or Mesh. As you say, MS must know which serial keys are registered by system builders. And, as far as I know, you can buy the XP OEM with any piece of hardware, in fact, some places are selling it with a MS mouse so you don't have to buy another piece of hardware separately! Don't know if MS would frown upon that, or if they'd just be happy to still be shifting units of XP this close to the launch of Vista...
Well I bought a selection of components from both Scan Aria and Microdirect. The MCE 2005 was purchased from Aria. I quizzed the Aria staff about this confusion of a qualifying "free" upgrade to Vista. According to staff they were visited by reps from MS UK, they asked the same question ie would any non peripheral component allow a Vista express upgrade. The reps consulted with the higher ups at MS and confirmed it would be okay.
I have processed the voucher and have had my order confirmed for Vista Home Premium on the redemption website.
All I can do now is wait and see. Shipping is 6 weeks after the order is confirmed.
Cost: Software nil Shipping £10.06. You are required to send the order number and invoice of the purchase to, in GB, the Netherlands address via post, scan and email or fax. BTW I'll not take responsibility if this fails or MS change thier minds if they get flooded with orders and discontinue this offer. Hopefully it all goes through and I wont have wasted £68 on MCE LOL.
Last edited by DratUK; 16-12-2006 at 08:01 AM.
I've done the same as you DraftUK (but purchased all the components for a new computer from Dabs and Scan) and was filling out the online redemption form, but am stuck when it asks me for the pc model and serial number. Did you just enter 0?
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