RE: [OT] Anyone heard of OEM-CD before?

["Dave McLaughlin" <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Peter,

For the risk of $40 for XP Pro I may take the chance and see what
happens. The only downside is the delivery time is quoted at 3-4
weeks, and up to 6.

Regards
Dave...

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "White, Peter" <peter.white@b...>
wrote:
> I think you're right with what you say about OEM S/W, but this is
frequently
> abused, or at least twisted.  E.g., in a moment of madness I bought
> something fro that highly reputably retailer Scan.  By purchasing a
=A37 modem
> card, that entitled me to an OEM version of XP Pro, which I use to
this day.
> I've just taken another look at the site, and they now specify that
you need
> to buy an HD or MB to get the OEM s/w.
>=20
> Are you going to give them a go Dave?  The only suspicious thing,
other than
> the prices, is that the FAQ states the s/w comes from Eastern Europe.
> Hmmm...