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Q and A OEM - is it legal?, about OEM softwares

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karhoe
post Jan 7 2009, 12:57 PM

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Well, technically yes

Those shops that sell OEM Windows are only supposed to bundle them with your hardware purchase (even a 1.44" floppy drive)

That's why there are a lot of ebay sellers who bundle OEM softwares with their old spoilt hardwares (no where it was mentioned the bundled hardware must be working)

However, if you do buy OEM from Lowyat and install on the PC, everyone will see it as 'original', all you need is the COA. Microsoft would be happy even if you get OEM software. At least it's not pirated.

Please correct me if i'm wrong.

This post has been edited by karhoe: Jan 7 2009, 01:00 PM

 

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