"oem" and "for system builders" in relation to software, specifically operating systems?

other than oem doesnt come in original or retail packaging or whatever

[Edited on May 10, 2008 at 1:57 AM. Reason : .]

5/10/2008 1:54:22 AM

i mean come on..

"for system builders"- same sh!t, different package, and no support?

oem- same sh!t, different package, no support?


or is there a difference in the software?

5/10/2008 10:49:48 AM

advanced settings.

5/10/2008 11:05:15 AM

like.. pain in the ass advanced settings or what

5/10/2008 12:07:55 PM

it's the same thing, only if you call it "for system builders" then people stop asking you what OEM stands for.

5/10/2008 12:57:36 PM

^ ah... one of those things.

so say i had this friend who wanted to install a 64 bit vista home premium "for system builders" version on a still-in-the-works build and i.... i mean he, has only installed osystems a couple of times using the reinstallation cd that came with the pc. would i tell him to go for it its not hard you can figure it out its pretty much the same or.. save your money to get a retail?

5/10/2008 1:06:37 PM

with as many people that use computers, every problem is bound to have a solution somewhere on the internet

why bother with support from ms?

5/10/2008 1:41:06 PM

it's exactly the same as the retail version

except the oem/SB edition was meant to be purchased by OEMs and preinstalled on end user machines

it installs the exact same way, the only difference is the keys aren't interchangable

5/10/2008 1:43:03 PM

^^ very true. im sure they all have better things to do like make $


^ 'prec (preesh?) the info

5/10/2008 1:57:51 PM