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OEM vs. Retail vs. Acedemic Version

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Name: k_semler
Date: December 26, 2001 at 21:02:43 Pacific
Subject: OEM vs. Retail vs. Acedemic Version
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Can Someone tell me the difference between these versions of XP? I know that OEM and AE have no support included, but is thier any tther difference? Just wondering. Thanks.


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Response Number 1
Name: Eric
Date: December 27, 2001 at 02:24:42 Pacific
Subject: OEM vs. Retail vs. Acedemic Version
Reply: (edit)

The basic OS is the same.


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Response Number 2
Name: Super Play
Date: December 27, 2001 at 11:22:16 Pacific
Subject: OEM vs. Retail vs. Acedemic Version
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From an operation point of view there is no difference as Eric says.

The retail (Full and Upgrade) version is what you buy off the shelf; this version comes with printed docs and technical support from Microsoft.

The OEM version (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is what a computer supplier supplies with their PC's. Sometimes and OEM version may come with extra specific software bundled ie Compaq Audio Player. Technical support comes from you PC supplier.

Academic Version: You only get the Media and the Licence for the product with no tech support. Aimed at students in education, costing on this is cheap but you have to be a student to qualify.

Super Play



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Response Number 3
Name: k_semler
Date: December 27, 2001 at 11:43:41 Pacific
Subject: OEM vs. Retail vs. Acedemic Version
Reply: (edit)

Ok, thanks. I was just wondering what the difference was. I know now.


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