OEM software

[mark winslow]

Are the OEM OS available all over the web (ebay, ect) legal?

 

[The_Other_One]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...category=368&description=&Ntk=&srchInDesc=OEM

I'd hope what Newegg sells is legal

 

[meanman]

i wouldnt buy from ebay but most retail stores sell legitamat oem os

 

[mark winslow]

what I can't figure out is why some people ship some insignificant hardware part to avoid a regulation that OEM OS can only be sold as part of a system while others can just sell them outright. It is very confusing if you don't know the details. What does an OEM system lack other than the box and papers sold with the retail version. Can they get tech support and patches? (if they are legal copies)

 

[lb562high]

i believe an OEM version of a software just lets you install it onto your computer just once and theres no warranty unless stated...

 

[red onion]

I've bought OEM software...it just comes with a CD...no box or manual. Installing on multiple PCs, (legally, of course), depends on the software; Nero would, Norton probably would not as it requires activation.