XP Pro OEM bundled w/Mouse

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RayLab

Is it true that you can still LEGALLY purchase XP Pro OEM bundled with ANY
hardware such a mouse vs bundled with a CPU or full PC? This sounds a little
fishy to me and I have had one supplier insist that it is legal and another
insist that it is not. TIA!
 
S

Shenan Stanley

RayLab said:
Is it true that you can still LEGALLY purchase XP Pro OEM bundled
with ANY hardware such a mouse vs bundled with a CPU or full PC?
This sounds a little fishy to me and I have had one supplier insist
that it is legal and another insist that it is not. TIA!

This is Windows XP (Setup and Deployment) support - not legal support. ;-)

You would be better off asking a legal expert in your specific part of the
world - someone whose credentials you know to be those of a legal expert vs.
a software installation and troubleshooting expert.

An Internet search will not really broaden your knowledge on the topic - as
you will see basically the same split you claim to be getting from said
"suppliers". In the end - I can say I don't recall any cases of Microsoft
pinpointing a single consumer and asking them for proof their OEM license of
Windows XP came with some piece of hardware. Not saying the supplier that
sold it to them did/did not include said hardware or if what said supplier
did was legal/illegal - just what I have/have not seen.
 
R

RayLab

Can't argue with anything you said... I concur totally, I am sure that I am
going to get the 'split' you referenced but kinda hoped that someone out
there resolved this to a specific response from MS or some authority. Thc...
 
S

smlunatick

Can't argue with anything you said...  I concur totally, I am sure thatI am
going to get the 'split' you referenced but kinda hoped that someone out
there resolved this to a specific response from MS or some authority.  Thc...

This is Windows XP (Setup and Deployment) support - not legal support. ;-)
You would be better off asking a legal expert in your specific part of the
world - someone whose credentials you know to be those of a legal expert vs.
a software installation and troubleshooting expert.
An Internet search will not really broaden your knowledge on the topic - as
you will see basically the same split you claim to be getting from said
"suppliers".  In the end - I can say I don't recall any cases of Microsoft
pinpointing a single consumer and asking them for proof their OEM license of
Windows XP came with some piece of hardware.  Not saying the supplierthat
sold it to them did/did not include said hardware or if what said supplier
did was legal/illegal - just what I have/have not seen.

The usual requirement to obtain an OEM version is to purchase a "core"
system component. Core components are usually required to run
Windows, such as:

-- motherboard
-- hard drives
-- optical (CD/DVD) drives
-- RAM

It has been noted that several "questionable" bundles may have
encluded:

power cable
internal cable(s)
keyboard
mice

But of course, this is usually "subject" to change depending on your
"local laws" and Microsoft's judgement.
 

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