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Old 15-04-2008, 07:18 PM
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Default Whats the difference between OEM and Non OEM OS

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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Default Whats the difference between OEM and Non OEM OS

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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