It's a con based on people having learned that there is was OEM version of DOS/Windows that does't come with a DVD or manual and is much cheaper. And now somehow some people think all software have OEM versions at 1/10th of the price if you look around enough.
On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Eric Turman <i.anima...@gmail.com> wrote: > "Original Equipment Manufacturer"...software intended to be bundled with > hardware as a value added deal (usually at a much reduced cost.) Some > vendors used to skirt around the legalities or compliance of selling the > software as a stand-alone package by including a defunct chip or other junk > electronic component.