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Cortexian
February 26th, 2007, 04:01 PM
I just wanted to ask this, as it seemed, well damned odd that its allowed. Anyways, I was able to purchase Windows Vista Ultimate x32 OEM from the same place as I bought my new computer parts from. They seem to be selling it to anyone who wants it. I thought that this was illegal unless you were certified system builder or something... Since its "Intended for system builders ONLY".

On the box it even says:

"If the individual software license is for a desktop operating system or application software, it also must be preinstalled on the hard drive of the fully assembled computer system, using the OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK)."

What gives, am I classified as a system builder because I'm buiding my own PC? Because I got my copy for like $240.

Zeph
February 26th, 2007, 04:14 PM
If you're building your own computer, you are a system builder.

Cortexian
February 26th, 2007, 09:42 PM
Yes but they will sell to anyone.

Atty
February 26th, 2007, 09:54 PM
By system builders they don't mean licensed company's like Dell, they mean anyone. There is no harm in buying an OEM for any cause.

Cortexian
February 27th, 2007, 11:49 AM
Okay, I thought they were only supposed to be for large company's and such...