OEM Software Update

[Treeman]

FYI, If you are a system builder I have some news that may clear things up.

This is what MS describes a licensed system builder as:

Licensing

You have to register and log on with a .net passport to see the actual agreement.

Seems that you will have to purchase at least a 3 pack of any software MS makes to get the OPK tools disk for that OS or Application to perform a legal install under the EULA agreement.

I can see buying a 3 pack of the OS since it's a bootable application.

I don't see why you would need a different OPK tools disk for a non-bootable application i.e., Office 2003.

IMHO, if you have the OPK tools disk for the operating system, you should be able to download a plug-in that would piggyback on that tools disk, and allow any non system software install.

But that's not how it works folks. Too bad, I would like to mix and match software without the overhead of buying 3 packs for each one.

I just recieved a mailer from MS that they are cracking down on distributors in

S. California. Make sure you buy your MS software from one of thier Certified Distributors.

Take this message for what it's worth to you. I just don't want to be on the wrong end of the beating stick!

Treeman