why is this copy of vista so cheap?

Disconn3cted · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 3293 **Location:** WV, USA

please explain it to me in extreme detail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6832116488

CrimsonNuker · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 13791 **Location:**

Because its Vista lulz

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM

Verfo · **Posted:** Wed Aug 27, 2008 4:02 am

Windows xp:
1)open game
TATA game opens

Vista:
1)open game
2) are you sure you wanna open this?
3) are you positive you wanna open this file?
4) this file may have aids, are you certain you wanna open this file?
5) last warning: ARE you super multi awesome sure that you wanna open this file?
TATA game open

see why now?

the.unseen. · **Joined:** Feb 2006 **Posts:** 1102 **Location:**

Disconn3cted · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 3293 **Location:** WV, USA

what does OEM mean?

the.unseen. · **Joined:** Feb 2006 **Posts:** 1102 **Location:**

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_e ... nufacturer

Avalanche · **Joined:** Jan 2006 **Posts:** 3606 **Location:**

Verfo wrote:

4) this file may have aids, are you certain you wanna open this file?

I lol'ed

Inuyasha584 · **Joined:** Jun 2007 **Posts:** 1491 **Location:**

vista asks you only once if you want to open..

huejas · **Joined:** Jan 2008 **Posts:** 1804 **Location:**

Inuyasha584 wrote:

vista asks you only once if you want to open..

party pooper

Phix · **Joined:** Mar 2008 **Posts:** 716 **Location:** Ephesus

Verfo wrote:

Windows xp:
1)open game
TATA game opens

Vista:
1)open game
2) are you sure you wanna open this?
3) are you positive you wanna open this file?
4) this file may have aids, are you certain you wanna open this file?
5) last warning: ARE you super multi awesome sure that you wanna open this file?
TATA game open

see why now?

i lolled.

but vista is not that bad Plus you can deselect that feature so it just opens straight away when you click it ^^

MrFudge · **Joined:** Jan 2007 **Posts:** 5731 **Location:** None

the only people that complain about vista are the ones that don't know how to use it or use it on a shitty computer that would be better off with xp.

vista > xp
in every aspect.

Phix · **Joined:** Mar 2008 **Posts:** 716 **Location:** Ephesus

MrFudge wrote:

the only people that complain about vista are the ones that don't know how to use it or use it on a shitty computer that would be better off with xp.

vista > xp
in every aspect.

well i dont agree with you about that. but still vista isnt as bad as most people say it is, and most things that "annoy" people can be switched off if you know how to do it.

CrimsonNuker · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 13791 **Location:**

MrFudge wrote:

the only people that complain about vista are the ones that don't know how to use it or use it on a shitty computer that would be better off with xp.

vista > xp
in every aspect.

I love how vista looks and runs but the only thing thats making me hate it is compatability

MrFudge · **Joined:** Jan 2007 **Posts:** 5731 **Location:** None

CrimsonNuker wrote:

MrFudge wrote:

the only people that complain about vista are the ones that don't know how to use it or use it on a shitty computer that would be better off with xp.

vista > xp
in every aspect.

I love how vista looks and runs but the only thing thats making me hate it is compatability

theres a compatability tab to make programs run in windows xp sp2

CrimsonNuker · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 13791 **Location:**

MrFudge wrote:

CrimsonNuker wrote:

MrFudge wrote:

the only people that complain about vista are the ones that don't know how to use it or use it on a shitty computer that would be better off with xp.

vista > xp
in every aspect.

I love how vista looks and runs but the only thing thats making me hate it is compatability

theres a compatability tab to make programs run in windows xp sp2

It doesnt work with ALL programs >_<

rumblemilitia · **Joined:** Aug 2007 **Posts:** 357 **Location:**

First of all fack vista and bill gates family and dead or alive

-Vista sucking ur whole memory
-A lot of driver problems
-Rough up or video card ....etc

I have xp ultimate 2008 it look like vista.Stable and beauty.

XuChu · **Joined:** Apr 2006 **Posts:** 2429 **Location:** here

I don't know why everyone says Vista is so bad, I'm using it, and its fine.

Rainigul · **Joined:** Mar 2007 **Posts:** 4490 **Location:**

People are such noobs, you can turn off the feature that has the computer ask you if you want to open the file. People kept complaining their asses off about it, and they said "if u no how 2 do it, it takes lyk 6 ours tho". They're just stupid, I said that to my one friend and he was like "bam!" and he fixed it in about 10 seconds.

Burningwolf · **Joined:** Jun 2007 **Posts:** 2583 **Location:** :|

AvAlAnChE1 wrote:

Verfo wrote:

4) this file may have aids, are you certain you wanna open this file?

I lol'ed

Inuyasha584 · **Joined:** Jun 2007 **Posts:** 1491 **Location:**

huejas wrote:

Inuyasha584 wrote:

vista asks you only once if you want to open..

party pooper

no im just a pooper

Reise · **Joined:** May 2006 **Posts:** 6650 **Location:**

All "Vista sucks" and "Vista is fine" bullshit aside, an OEM Vista means you prolly won't get a serial number. For those who have a shitty Vista disc, or a broken one, etc.

No serial, no OS.

the.unseen. · **Joined:** Feb 2006 **Posts:** 1102 **Location:**

Reise wrote:

All "Vista sucks" and "Vista is fine" bullshit aside, an OEM Vista means you prolly won't get a serial number. For those who have a shitty Vista disc, or a broken one, etc.

No serial, no OS.

No you get a serial, you just can't use it on any other Computer. So if I build another computer with different motherboard (I think you can use it on the same type of motherboard) you can't use it.

Reise · **Joined:** May 2006 **Posts:** 6650 **Location:**

the.unseen. wrote:

Reise wrote:

All "Vista sucks" and "Vista is fine" bullshit aside, an OEM Vista means you prolly won't get a serial number. For those who have a shitty Vista disc, or a broken one, etc.

No serial, no OS.

No you get a serial, you just can't use it on any other Computer. So if I build another computer with different motherboard (I think you can use it on the same type of motherboard) you can't use it.

OEM.

If they're selling OEM Vista discs with unused serial numbers for cheap, Microsoft would **** them over so fast. Pretty sure OEM is just the disc, and maybe a manual. And after seeing this I'm pretty much positive it's just the disc.

Quote:

Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.

the.unseen. · **Joined:** Feb 2006 **Posts:** 1102 **Location:**

Reise wrote:

the.unseen. wrote:

Reise wrote:

All "Vista sucks" and "Vista is fine" bullshit aside, an OEM Vista means you prolly won't get a serial number. For those who have a shitty Vista disc, or a broken one, etc.

No serial, no OS.

No you get a serial, you just can't use it on any other Computer. So if I build another computer with different motherboard (I think you can use it on the same type of motherboard) you can't use it.

OEM.

If they're selling OEM Vista discs with unused serial numbers for cheap, Microsoft would **** them over so fast. Pretty sure OEM is just the disc, and maybe a manual. And after seeing this I'm pretty much positive it's just the disc.

Quote:

Use of this OEM System Builder Channel software is subject to the terms of the Microsoft OEM System Builder License. This software is intended for pre-installation on a new personal computer for resale. This OEM System Builder Channel software requires the assembler to provide end user support for the Windows software and cannot be transferred to another computer once it is installed. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product offerings.

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070130-8730.html

Quote:

What's missing from the OEM version?

When you buy OEM, you need to understand what you're getting.

OEM editions of Windows don't come in pretty boxes, nor do they include manuals. Of course, a real "manual" has never shipped with Windows, and chances are, if you're interested in OEM software, you don't need what passes for a manual these days, anyway. And the pretty box... well, that's not really worth much anyway, is it? Rest assured, though: the software on the disc is the same as that found in any retail edition.

There are some gotchas, though. OEM software cannot be returned once opened. There are no exceptions. You open it, you've bought it.

OEM software is also tied to the motherboard it is first installed on. Unlike the retail versions of Windows which can be transferred to a new computer, OEM versions are not transferable. What about upgrading hardware? Microsoft says that anything is fair game, except the motherboard. Replacing the motherboard in a computer results in a "new personal computer," which the company considers to be synonymous with a transfer. It's not permitted with an OEM edition of Windows.

Nevertheless, I've known users who got around this limitation by calling Microsoft and reporting that their motherboards died when they wanted to build a new computer. It is Microsoft's policy to allow motherboard swaps in instances where a system is defective or has suffered a hardware failure. But you shouldn't bank on this approach; there's no guarantee it will work and, well, liars don't get ice cream. Also, while retail versions of Vista include both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows, OEM versions are specific. You get one or the other. This follows from the per device restriction. The end result is that OEM versions may not be that attractive to users who frequently build new computers from the ground up.

Then there's support. Technically, OEM versions of Windows get first-tier support from the system builders who put the OEM software on your machine. In the case of Mom & Pop Computers, that means M&P is your first support hit. In the case of you buying OEM software for yourself, technically this means that you're your own support. What does this really mean? Retail Vista comes with 90 days of free support. OEM edition users don't get that, but paid support is still an option, should you need it.

Reise · **Joined:** May 2006 **Posts:** 6650 **Location:**

Dude it doesn't say anything in there about serial numbers.

the.unseen. · **Joined:** Feb 2006 **Posts:** 1102 **Location:**

Reise wrote:

Dude it doesn't say anything in there about serial numbers.

Reise wrote:

All "Vista sucks" and "Vista is fine" bullshit aside, an OEM Vista means you prolly won't get a serial number. For those who have a shitty Vista disc, or a broken one, etc.

No serial, no OS.

Your whole argument is flawed. You said it was for people who have shitty vista discs, or broken ones. It obviously doesn't say it doesn't include a serial key, and considering I bought an OEM vista and have a serial key the argument that OEM don't come with serial keys is dumb.

Reise · **Joined:** May 2006 **Posts:** 6650 **Location:**

the.unseen. wrote:

Reise wrote:

Dude it doesn't say anything in there about serial numbers.

Reise wrote:

All "Vista sucks" and "Vista is fine" bullshit aside, an OEM Vista means you prolly won't get a serial number. For those who have a shitty Vista disc, or a broken one, etc.

No serial, no OS.

Your whole argument is flawed...

...the argument that OEM don't come with serial keys is dumb.

lol

XMoshe · **Posted:** Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:29 am

I fap on that 3d scrollmode of vista...Sooooooooo nice

Vista is annoying with those confirmation shit but now I unchecked that option so everythings fine : )

CrimsonNuker · **Joined:** Aug 2006 **Posts:** 13791 **Location:**

It has a key for me i think...

XXXXX-OEM-XXXXXXX-XXXXX

is my key =\

BloodyBlade · **Posted:** Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:49 am

MrFudge wrote:

the only people that complain about vista are the ones that don't know how to use it or use it on a shitty computer that would be better off with xp.

vista > xp
in every aspect.

ily

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