2006-12-12 06:18:17 · 7 answers · asked by AL IS ON VACATION AND HAS NO PIC 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
An OEM version came with a computer system, like Dell, HP, Gateway, etc.
2006-12-12 06:20:26 · answer #1 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OEM can only be sold with a new PC, that's the only difference. Like windows xp home and pro, they are both the same except pro can be added to a domain, home cannot. Other than that they are the same!
If you buy an OEM processor for example it will come without a heatsink and fan, so be aware of this!!!
2006-12-12 06:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by alphawhiskey43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. OEM software is sold by the software creator to a hardware manufacturer.
2016-05-23 00:12:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oem as above orginal equipment manufacturer packagewd with new pcs /the oem version is somewhat different because it is modified for that pc.,sometimes it is junk
2006-12-12 12:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by john g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short for original equipment manufacturer, which is a misleading term for a company that has a special relationship with producers. OEMs are manufacturers who resell another company's product under their own name and branding. While an OEM is similar to a (value-added reseller), it refers specifically to the act of a company rebranding a product to its own name and offering its own warranty, support and licensing of the product.
In English: If your PC was purchased from Dell (for example) and it came with WindowsXP installed, you will go to Dell for support.
2006-12-12 06:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the answers are correct except to mention that an OEM licence can only be sold with the computer that it is issued with.
2006-12-12 07:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by eldergeek1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OEM generally means "original equipment manufacturer." Sometimes it is referred to as "open-ended market" and used interchangeably with "bulk-pack," "white box," "brown box," and "gray market." Therefore it can be sold cheaper.
John
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2006-12-12 06:20:58 · answer #7 · answered by A+ Certified Professional 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋