Drew, do you mean no issues or that you haven't tried installing a OEM win 7 on an existing end user machine?Not me, not yet, anyway.
Drew
"A scan a day keeps the nasties away!"
Keep me posted Drew (PM) it will be a couple of months before I can afford a OEM DVD anyway.I mean done w/ no issues. Put it in, hit Install Now & Bob's your uncle. Done, no complications & fancy stuff @ all.
I'll be doing more if you want to wait til I do another 1 before you proceed (??).
Drew
Has anyone had issues installing the OEM version on a end user system?
Thanks Drew, looks like Newegg sells OEM software with no restrictions.I do both, Frank. I will keep you posted.
Take a 2nd look @ what I wrote... I'd added some to it (previous entry)
Drew
Thanks Drew, looks like Newegg sells OEM software with no restrictions.
When the time comes that is who will get my business.
I bought an OEM version of XP-SP2 Pro from them a few years ago and if memory serves they ship with an ata ribbon cable.
This is installed on a HP notebook I gave to my sister so in a sense I guess I'm a OEM since the notebook had XP Home
preinstalled by HP. I still have the XP home install CD provided by HP (it is a full retail copy of XP-SP1 home) with no HP branding etc.
Branding and preinstall software is provided by the driver CD provided by HP.
Well you might not have an issue now but maybe in 6 months MS might drop a bomb on installs not installed using their "Kit" to install OEM system. Who knows what's really already in place if MS wants to push the legal tech of there end users agreement.
Joe
My point was installing without using their kit is technically a violation. Is their something in that kit that they could use to separate installs using the kit and those installed without it?
Joe
I don't know if it's worth it to take a chance on the OEM if MS can pull the rug 6 months down the line.
Well thankfully I've got some time to make a decision (at least until March 2010).The can't. It would knock out too many computers, bring down banks and business and law enforcement. And destroy trust. Just one time and everyone in busines and, government would have to dump windows and find a secure way to protect their businesses.
Well thankfully I've got some time to make a decision (at least until March 2010).
Thanks for your input Terry and everybody else.
Oh yeah thanks for the tips and tricks etc. you've posted on your blogs.
I've used many of them to create a rather lean, mean Win 7 machine.
Can't wait to try them out on whatever final I happen to purchase.
Looking forward to SP1 as well.
Thanks Drew for the reality check.Frank, let's pass on melodrama & editorials. Go w/ the OEM, you & it will be fine. "Big Brother" is not going to come banging down your door or shutting off your computer.
Refer back to the note I gave you regarding the OPK & SAK & servers. You are a stand-alone End User, not a building full of machines.
I built lots of PCs for people using OEMs. I am their support, not Microsoft, as would be if a 'Retail' copy. Ergo, as I said before, you'll be on your own for support but, your a big boy, you can cope, lol
& yes, indeed, the OEM limitations (such as, can only go in 1 PC, no additional licenses) do explain the price differential.
Thanks
Drew
"A scan a day keeps the nasties away!"
. "Big Brother" is not going to come banging down your door or shutting off your computer.