I have found Dreamweaver on a site that sells OEM software. Is it ok/legal to use that? Are there any issues that might come up with it?
2006-09-01 03:30:25 · 9 answers · asked by SB 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacterur) is nothing more that software that is ironically not directly from the origial equipment manufacterur, but has been configured by someone else and resold legally.
A good example of an OEM piece of software might be Microsoft Windows XP that has been configured for todays business and doesn't have Solitare loaded in it (becuase obviously you don't want your workers tooling on solitare all day long, you want them on Yahoo! Answers o.O). Or like some versions that doesn't have Windows Movie Marker installed on it.
You get an OEM verison of an OS when you buy a computer and you get a restore disc with it.
The only issue that would come up would be if you needed a program or feature that isn't loaded, but if that is the case you might be able to get that program or feature else where like the Adobe website.
2006-09-01 03:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by Icon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OEM – Original Equipment Manufacture. OEM software is the software that comes with the computer. OEM is cheaper. It is not suppose to be sold separately but some retailers do it anyway. The software is usually the same as the retail box.
2006-09-01 10:38:25 · answer #2 · answered by bryanedwardsnc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OEM software is legal software that is shipped to computer manufacturer's for be included free when you purchase a new PC. It normally lacks any kind of manual or any support from the manufacturer. Usually not a box.
Because dulicating CDs is easy, and duplicating manuals, boxes, legit serial numbers, etc. is hard, most software pirates will sell their software as "OEM" because then it is not suppose to have the manual, box, support, etc.
OEM software is legal. Whether what they are selling really is OEM is another question....
2006-09-01 10:38:13 · answer #3 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't vouch for the legality of it. It may be old software that the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) did not use in their bundled PCs and wants to sell. Or... it may not.
As for issues of functionality, it may be coded to only work on certain PCs. For example, I have a PC that has a version of Windows 98 that will only work on THAT SPECIFIC MODEL of PC. On the other hand, your software may work fine. The only way to know is to ask the seller for a guarantee or to contact the OEM or author. If it's inexpensive, you could try it.
Good luck!
2006-09-01 10:36:26 · answer #4 · answered by James F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OEM is retail software which you buy you are then the licensed key holder of that copy when you register it with the copyright owner for information on OEM go to the following site http://www.oem.microsoft.com/mcready this is the site I use as an OEM software installer for mce
2006-09-01 16:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OEM software is from the Orginal Manufacturer (ie Dell, IBM or whoever made the computer). That type of software is for a new install only.
2006-09-01 10:35:43 · answer #6 · answered by David Rice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OEM is the original software base. You will have to download patches, updates.
2006-09-01 10:34:18 · answer #7 · answered by Todd V 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are advertising on the Internet then you should be fine. They should assume the responsibility of licensing.
OEM of course simply means you get the software without the documentation and you will have to register and download any updates.
You should contact them and make sure they provide the license serial number. Without that you can't register it and no updates.
2006-09-01 10:43:56 · answer #8 · answered by John B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label when you purchase
An Embedded metallic thread with recognizable letters spelling "Genuine" runs through the label.
strips running down the side of the Certificate of Authenticity have been eliminated providing a flatter profile enabling a more acceptable print surface for thermal printers.
The surface of the label has been changed. It now features a less reflective, secure paper with a thermal print receptive laminate.
2006-09-01 10:41:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋