As I understand it, you can buy an OS Retail, OEM, or get it with a store-bought computer from an OEM maker.
Now is there any difference in the status of these three avenues??
I would think that a Retail OS is yours to put wherever, provided you only use in one computer at a time.
now with an OEM copy bought from a store you used to have to buy hardware with it, is that still the case, and is that theoretically intended to be used on a DIY computer?
But here's the question I'm really interested in. cases that OEM machines and their PSU come with are junky. Suppose you move the whole enchilada, except for the new PSU to a quality case, one that allows you to make upgrades without having to saw off a Vid card in half, or find half-length hard drive? I would think that this is still the "same computer".
Are there different levels of EULA rights and restrictions in these three types?
Maybe , but my guess is that the "gotcha" is if you use the same OS on more than one computer at a time. Or look as if by doing a lot of upgrades at a time.
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