[thelist] OEM CDs
Michael Pemberton
evolt at mpember.net.au
Thu Jul 8 10:14:54 CDT 2004
Dan McCullough wrote:
> I hope this isnt offtopic, if it is please let me know and I will supply
> a tip.
>
> The only reason I am asking is that I cannot find any reports or
> anything other then purchase information while googling for OEM CD's,
> like http://qualityoemsoft.biz, I'm asking because my dad is interested
> in purchasing a copy and I warned him, but then couldn't find anything
> substancal.
>
> Anyone
>
> dan
Here are a few tips that the site is probably selling pirate or "grey
market" units:
The site appears to be rushed together. The navigation links that form
the "Quick Store Index" are all linked to the *current* page. This
means they only work on the main page. On any other page, they just
just fail.
As a legal requirement, OEM software may only be packaged with related
hardware. I remember a case a while ago, where a company sold you a $10
mouse to then offer a reduced price on the software being sold.
Be careful when buying from someone who doesn't have a phone number of
postal address.
Hopefully this helps.
--
Michael Pemberton
evolt at mpember.net.au
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