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[Acronym] for __O__riginal __E__quipment __M__anufacturer.
-an [
OEM] version
of a program
is usually a stripped down version
of the package (
the software is the same
, but it won't come in
a fancy
box, or maybe have any of the extra stuff (
manuals etc)) that
is designed
to be designed
to be preinstalled on
the machine when you recieve
it.
+OEM software is software sold under special agreement for the purpose
of bundling with hardware. Computer vendors are typically OEMs. There is also
a market for OEM software sold unbundled at very low prices, which
is usually in violation
of the agreement the OEM has with
the software company.
+
+OEM
software is usually not accompanied by regular packaging
, such as
a box, and may come without
manuals.
+
+OEM hardware
is similar
to OEM software - sold
to computer makers at lower prices, without
the packaging, etc.
+
+The warranty for an OEM version may be different than
it would be otherwise
.
