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Old 15th Apr 2008, 12:18
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Whats the difference between OEM and Non OEM OS? Because dabs has vista ultimate for about £350 and the OEM version for about £110

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Old 15th Apr 2008, 12:53
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OEM is meant for new machines and comes with no box, manual or Microsoft support.

You legal tho' if you buy it with a piece of new hardware for your old machine, like a USB lead for example.
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Old 15th Apr 2008, 13:16
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ok, thanks
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