This is the entire statement. "This is OEM version. To comply with eBay and Microsoft rules, a piece of untested "as-is" computer hardware will be included." Is it safe to buy this per software licensing agreement requirements.
2007-03-03 16:23:37 · 8 answers · asked by mgs4Real 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
In this case, the product is Microsoft Word 2000.
2007-03-03 16:24:37 · update #1
I know what OEM means. My computer came with OEM software. What I want to know is - is it safe to buy software per licensing agreements - such as this, and will I be able to register it. Sorry I was not clear.
2007-03-03 16:32:15 · update #2
AND, what are they talking about " a piece of untested 'as-is' hardware will be included" ???
2007-03-03 16:34:48 · update #3
When buying an item, OEM, like stated by other people, stands for original equipment manufacturer. This means, that it comes in the packaging that it gets after it is made. So, there is no extras like, spare cables, cd's, extra info papers, etc. In retail stores such as Fry's, an OEM version product would come probably in a anti-static bag, (for computer parts) whereas yo ucould pay a few more $ for a packaged one. The packaged one will come with divers, cables, manuals, etc. The OEM should come with its licenses and all, but it cannot be guaranteed since it is not in a final product package.
Unless the pricing is a big difference, i would recommend buying the packaged version, because you get all the extras, it usually should only cost a bit more. But then again, sometimes the pricing can be a big difference.
But for your case, microsoft word is just a CD so it should be fine. And it shoudl be safe to buy.
2007-03-03 16:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by Cloud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eBay has a strict policy that OEM software can only be sold with some sort of hardware device. You can also buy OEM software from most major online computer retailers. Just search for OEM in the retail site's search box.
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. OEM software is sold by the software creator to a hardware manufacturer. For example, Microsoft will sell OEM versions of Windows and Office to companies like Dell or Gateway, at volume discounts. Dell and Gateway are then able to sell you the PC, complete with software, at a reasonable price. If you bought a PC from one of these companies, chances are that in the box, you found a handful of CD-ROMs with all kinds of software on them. No manuals, no instructions - just the CDs. These CDs are OEM software.
Sometimes, people and/or companies will not use the OEM software that came with their computer, and so they decide to sell the software, usually very inexpensively. If you need the software, it's a great way to save tens or hundreds of dollars off of the retail, boxed version you would buy in the store.
You should always find out the license restrictions with OEM software BEFORE you buy.
Personally, I recommend buying OEM software if you are proficient with computers and you won't need the manual or support. Most manuals and some tech support can be found online at the manufacturer's site, anyway.
2007-03-03 16:29:33 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are usually two different types of Software, Retail and OEM, OEM and Retail are always going to be the same software, but the OEM Version may be package different and is usually made specially for System Builders and Manufactures. The Retail Version is the version of the software that you world find on store shelfs. Both are safe to buy.
2007-03-03 16:27:38 · answer #3 · answered by ninjapanda500 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Original Equipment of the Manufacturer
2007-03-03 16:27:16 · answer #4 · answered by close_enough_4_ska 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"OEM" stands for "Original Equipment Manufacturer". For what you're doing, this means that it is indeed Microsoft's original version of software, not a burned or pirated copy.
2007-03-03 16:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the product is from the original equipment manufacturer(OEM).
2007-03-03 16:27:16 · answer #6 · answered by Andrew N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"When a company purchases products or components from another company and resells the products or components with the purchasing company's name or logo on them (usually, but not always as part of a product), the company that resells the product is called the original equipment manufacturer (frequently abbreviated OEM). "
2007-03-03 16:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by Sandy! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oem stands for original equipment manufacturer
2007-03-03 16:26:02 · answer #8 · answered by Mary S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋