[AccessD] OT: OEM software bundles

Kath,

  As the others have said, this is probably illegal, especially if you note
the text at the bottom of their order form:

"By pressing this button you agree that you are purchasing the software that
does not come with any printed manual and a box. This software does NOT
include any COA label or a sticker from the manufacturer. There is no
technical support provided by the software manufacturer.
All the software we offer in the English language ONLY. "

  No Certificate of authenticity; that pretty much says it right there.

Jim.

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From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Kath Pelletti
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 6:56 PM
To: AccessD at databaseadvisors.com
Subject: [AccessD] OT: OEM software bundles


Have any of you purchased or considered purchasing OEM versions of Office or
Windows?

Is there any guarantee at all that it will be the full version? And how do
MS handle the activation aspect of Office with these versions? Can they be
re-installed? It seems to be very difficult to find a list of *all* of the
limitations of the OEM's. Is it in the hands of the distributor to select
what goes into the package?

Some of these bundles do look tempting: http://www.softdisks.net

Kath
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