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| Thread ID: 106041 | 2009-12-23 06:11:00 | Xp licence for dead laptop, what do people do with them? | Morgenmuffel (187) | Press F1 |
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| 842560 | 2009-12-24 02:25:00 | Gets even more fun when you need to define what a system is so that it qualifies for OEM sale. 'Firinstance, there are still suppliers who insist that you buy at least a CD Rom drive with the software. |
Sam I Am (1679) | ||
| 842561 | 2009-12-24 02:38:00 | [QUOTE=wainuitech;852410]C'mon Pctek :p -- you know the answer to that -- OEM "legally" is tied to the original purchase of the hardware as per the EULA = cheaper software. /QUOTE] There is NO difference. Yes price is different, so what, for the same product. The REAL reason is so MS can make loads more money. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 842562 | 2009-12-24 02:42:00 | [QUOTE=wainuitech;852410]C'mon Pctek :p -- you know the answer to that -- OEM "legally" is tied to the original purchase of the hardware as per the EULA = cheaper software. /QUOTE] There is NO difference. Yes price is different, so what, for the same product. The REAL reason is so MS can make loads more money.:lol: Funny that - isn't that a novel idea - a business making money. No money = no business :p Gets even more fun when you need to define what a system is so that it qualifies for OEM sale.Thats easy, well it used to be any way, anything a computer needs to run the OS. Which is CPU, Motherboard, PSU, HDD, Memory. Every thing else a PC will run without ( excluding cables IDE or SATA) - wont be able to do anything, but it will run. Mind you that setup is exactly how two of my servers run - remotely/Headless. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 842563 | 2009-12-24 03:35:00 | Oh well, there is MS view of the world and then there is everyone else. For the average Joe Bloggs who buys a computer, a COA is a COA. When the equipment eventually goes kaput I doubt people think about OEM v Retail when they refix the computer. Had a branded box myself where MB failed so removed HD's and sold the box ... COA and all. I was happy ... got rid of a box I didn't need and the purchaser was happy since had a box with COA. I would imagine the purchaser would have rebuilt the box and reinstalled a version of Windows to match COA and all would be well. | Cptn Hotshot (3904) | ||
| 842564 | 2009-12-24 05:35:00 | I would imagine the purchaser would have rebuilt the box and reinstalled a version of Windows to match COA and all would be well. Alright, now for arguement's sake, I have machines with a variety of OEM COA's, and various versions of XP and Service Packs. How would you suggest someone in my position would get the exact version of the OS to match those various COA's, and do so without encouraging the wrath of the original copyright holders and getting ones internet connection cut off for copyright 'alleged' violations? And without blowing even more money in Microsoft's direction? |
Paul.Cov (425) | ||
| 842565 | 2009-12-24 05:40:00 | Alright, now for arguement's sake, I have machines with a variety of OEM COA's, and various versions of XP and Service Packs. How would you suggest someone in my position would get the exact version of the OS to match those various COA's, and do so without encouraging the wrath of the original copyright holders and getting ones internet connection cut off for copyright 'alleged' violations? And without blowing even more money in Microsoft's direction? Why bother? The most up to date XP CD I have is with SP2, I use it on every PC that comes through my hands and either use the key on the box or recycle one from elsewhere. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 842566 | 2009-12-24 06:05:00 | I got some photo's done at Noel Leeming for 15c each I think or 14c. I saw the windows software. A bit surprise that the pro and ultimate was same price I think. For both the retail copy and upgrade. Anyway. Looking at the prices, at about $300 or $400 respectively I think, I would rather buy a cheap PC or a cheap laptop or netbook and get windows for free. By in large most people only do the basics so a cheap system should suffice. People who get stuff from appliance would just continue to get a system with the free OS thrown in so to speak. Re: custom built PC like the guys here, when you add in the OS price it does lessen the cheaper price vs getting a brand name PC. Say you bought a OEM Windows with a Compaq PC or a Dell laptop or a Asus Netbook. Should you get a new system without a OS. Are you allowed to use that OEM OS for your new PC? |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 842567 | 2009-12-24 06:06:00 | Alright, now for arguement's sake, I have machines with a variety of OEM COA's, and various versions of XP and Service Packs. How would you suggest someone in my position would get the exact version of the OS to match those various COA's, and do so without encouraging the wrath of the original copyright holders and getting ones internet connection cut off for copyright 'alleged' violations? And without blowing even more money in Microsoft's direction? Most XP Home OEM CD's work with OEM COA's but not all - usually the ones that can give problems are some name brand Eg: HP or Dells & some very early Xp's Pre SP1 will also give problems with say a XP Sp2 or 3 CD. XP pro is the main one that gives problems - I have 4 different versions of XP Pro CD's, some work with some XP Pro COA's some dont. As for obtaining a CD (s) either borrow one from a friend, or try someplace like trademe. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
| 842568 | 2009-12-24 06:14:00 | When I was younger I was more into computers, always talking it about at school :D Uni came and I did miserable for Comp 101 when we had a test on programming and likewise on database but I think my exams improved greately on database but not programming. I have tried linux, tried red hat which was super hard, I was just lost, did try reading those scripts, didn't get over the learning curve, left it for some yrs and got ubuntu that was better but I juts felt it was too of a niche market. You go to school, uni, work, they all use windows. They all use MS Office. Occasionally Novel Groupwise (in place of MS Outlook) might be used and likewise Lotus software might be used. But using a linux was just too foreign. Likewise to Open Office even on a windows OS and the likes of free photo edit softwares, magazines and school and uni and workplaces use Adobe period. If one cannot afford Photoshop, there is always Photoshop Elements which is generally thrown in for free when you get that scanner or that camera. Unless the masses use them at school and work I don't see how Joe Bloggs would use them for their own machines. |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 842569 | 2009-12-24 06:25:00 | Re: custom built PC like the guys here, when you add in the OS price it does lessen the cheaper price vs getting a brand name PC. Say you bought a OEM Windows with a Compaq PC or a Dell laptop or a Asus Netbook. Should you get a new system without a OS. Are you allowed to use that OEM OS for your new PC? Places like Dell and HP/Compaq buy in bulk and get a dirt cheap price compared to small time places, but the price of an OS is still included. I noticed a while back dell supplying with Ubuntu, and if wanted windows then add in the OS price. This was in the USA. |
wainuitech (129) | ||
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