is OEM software legal?

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  • moneybiz
    So Fucking Banned
    • Sep 2004
    • 1391

    #1

    is OEM software legal?

    I found this site http://www.code2u.info/
    I want to pickup a few things but want to know the facts first thanks.
  • Spunky
    I need a beer
    • Jun 2002
    • 133978

    #2
    No..plain and simple..it's pirated

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    • moneybiz
      So Fucking Banned
      • Sep 2004
      • 1391

      #3
      I emailed them they said its cheap because I am not paying for the packaging

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      • Spunky
        I need a beer
        • Jun 2002
        • 133978

        #4
        There is no packaging for burnt cd's

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        • moneybiz
          So Fucking Banned
          • Sep 2004
          • 1391

          #5
          But I can make a deal with these companys and buy copys and sell on my site, there has to be some kind of loophole.

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          • Aussie Rebel
            Blow Me U Geeks
            • Aug 2001
            • 5108

            #6
            original equipment manufacturer, google it

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            • moneybiz
              So Fucking Banned
              • Sep 2004
              • 1391

              #7
              http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origina...t_manufacturer

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              • moneybiz
                So Fucking Banned
                • Sep 2004
                • 1391

                #8
                up 1 reply from someone who is a post skitzo heh

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                • notabook
                  Confirmed User
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 9748

                  #9
                  Yes OEM software is legal lol, but it is supposed to be packaged with a computer... they get around that by making sure to package the software with a piece of hardware (ide cable/floppy cable, etc.). If OEM software wasn't legal you wouldn't be seeing places like newegg.com selling it.

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                  • moneybiz
                    So Fucking Banned
                    • Sep 2004
                    • 1391

                    #10
                    so I can buy vista from that site?

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                    • drctfiesta
                      Confirmed User
                      • Sep 2004
                      • 1821

                      #11
                      Originally posted by moneybiz
                      so I can buy vista from that site?
                      do you like gooks?
                      *

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                      • Webby
                        Too lazy to set a custom title
                        • Oct 2002
                        • 14956

                        #12
                        Originally posted by notabook
                        Yes OEM software is legal lol, but it is supposed to be packaged with a computer... they get around that by making sure to package the software with a piece of hardware (ide cable/floppy cable, etc.). If OEM software wasn't legal you wouldn't be seeing places like newegg.com selling it.
                        Agree man

                        PS Anyone want around 2000 copies of Windows 3.11 FREE! Ended up with that crap a few years ago as part of a package.
                        XXX TLD's - Another mosquito to swat.

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                        • moneybiz
                          So Fucking Banned
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 1391

                          #13
                          Originally posted by drctfiesta
                          do you like gooks?

                          What is gooks?

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                          • notabook
                            Confirmed User
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 9748

                            #14
                            Originally posted by moneybiz
                            so I can buy vista from that site?
                            At those prices it most likely is not legit. Newegg.com has some of the lowest priced legit OEM software you are going to find... you'll maybe save $5-$10 if you shop around at a max. You are going to pay around $85 minimum for OEM vista upgrade (home) to about $180 for Vista Ultimate OEM.

                            The biggest clue that the site you listed is bogus is:

                            "We are glad to present You this online software store with maximum lowest prices on the Internet. You won't find software anywhere else on the Internet with prices lower than here. All the programs we have here for sale and available for Download Only."

                            lol... if you don't have at least the option to request the CD it's pretty much fake. Some exceptions of course but still...

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                            • moneybiz
                              So Fucking Banned
                              • Sep 2004
                              • 1391

                              #15
                              well I ordered system works, and got it via download, but I have 20 computers that I want vista on. In email response stated that since they purchase multiple copies, they can provide it this cheap.

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                              • moneybiz
                                So Fucking Banned
                                • Sep 2004
                                • 1391

                                #16
                                Originally posted by drctfiesta
                                do you like gooks?

                                fuckin idiot

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