2007-01-12 03:30:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
OEM stand for Original Equipment Manufacturer. OEM software packages are those sold to computer manufacturers for inclusion on new systems. Often, OEM software does not include full functionality and is produced to give the new PC buyer an idea of how the software works in hopes that the user will buy or upgrade to the full software package.
2007-01-12 03:41:38 · answer #1 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Original Equipment Manufacturer
2007-01-12 03:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by twistoffate2099 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. It is the software that comes pre-loaded/bundled with a new pc.
In some cases you can buy this software at a discount as long as you buy *some* kind of hardware. It also may not have free technical support offered as well.
Here is an example http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=335900
2007-01-12 03:35:30 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OEM = Original Equiment Manufacturer.
It's usually software (but not always) that comes bundled and pre-installed with a PC. Often it will be subtly different from the same program if you bought it separately because it may be "optimised" for machine.
2007-01-12 03:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for "Original Equipment Manufacture" Software . if you purchased a piece of hardware i.e webcam, sound card ect(not always a PC), then that manufacture may supply there own in-house software with it rather than software made by a third party, but lots of software maybe developed via third parties and just labled with a brand name.
2007-01-12 03:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by astec555 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer
2007-01-12 03:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by ßertie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "Original Equipment Manufacturer".
2007-01-12 03:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oem comes in plain packageing(cheaper than retail) little or no instructions, little or no customer support
2007-01-12 07:08:29 · answer #8 · answered by jlbudweiser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might help you:
http://www.helpero.com/Questions-and-answers/Computers/Hardware/What-are-the-differences-between-OEM-and-Retail-versions-of-processors_7632.html
2007-01-12 07:23:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋