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

["Paul Robinson" <ukcueman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Looks like there is another down side - from their FAQ it looks like the
standard MS
service packs won't work with these versions of this software. If you click
on the buy
button, then click on Service Packs, it tells you to send them your details
and they'll
send back a link to where you can get the service packs.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave McLaughlin" <dave@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 11:02 AM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] [OT] Anyone heard of OEM-CD before?


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
£7 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.
>
> 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...