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OEM vs. Retail vs. Acedemic Version
Name: k_semler Date: December 26, 2001 at 21:02:43 Pacific
Comment:
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.
Name: Eric Date: December 27, 2001 at 02:24:42 Pacific
Reply:
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
Reply:
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
Reply:
Ok, thanks. I was just wondering what the difference was. I know now.
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