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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 7:34 pm
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boilermaker
 
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From the FAQ:

Q. What does OEM stand for?
A. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software includes all essential components of Microsoft Retail products excluding support from Microsoft. Retail version comes in a fancy box, OEM does not. You will receive installation CDs only (no original retail packing). Although OEM software does not come with a box or a manual, it is the typical and actual software, no trial or demo versions.

Q. Am I purchasing some academic or trial software?
A. No, all software is fully functional and you'll get a FULL version of a product you ordered, not a trial one and will be able to use it indefinitely.
Looks okay to me. Who uses the manuals, anyway?
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