DSP in OEM

Kakšna je razlika? Spodaj je tekst z neke računalniške štrcune (sicer baš i ne razložijo razlike) in foruma neke druge štarcune. (klik in klik) Napisano drži?

Glavna razlika je v podpori, oziroma izhaja iz načina podpore kupcu (in od tod razlika v ceni)? Pri OEM mi podpore ne nudi Microsoft, ampak proizvajalec/prodajalec. Po mojih izkušnjah to ne drži. (lokalni MS ni nikoli težil zaradi OEM windowsov)

Se da (sme) DSP verzijo naložiti na star računalnik? (klik v pomoč) Recimo, da tole izpeljem tako: retail verzijo se da, ker proizvajalec hardware-a v celo zadevo ni vključen in ne postavlja nobenih svojih omejitev (mora greti na kateremkoli računalniku), OEM verzija je (navadno) prilagojena računalniku in se lahko naloži le na ta računalnik, pri DSP pa se znajdi sam (in imaš mogoče to možnost).

Seveda govorim le o Microsoft-ovem software-u.


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What is DSP and OEM software?

DSP means “Delivery Service Partner”. OEM means “Original Equipment Manufacturer” and normally would have the hardware manufacturer’s name stamped on it. DSP software is similar to OEM software however there is NO manufacturer’s name stamped on the manual or printed on the license. DSP software is more generic and OEM software is sold directly to the computer manufacturer. Thus the distribution channel is different for DSP. DSP software is distributed for smaller system integrators and system builder hobbyists for “clone” or no-name computers. Like OEM versions, DSP versions often come with only an electronic help manual, which is built-in to the software or a small getting-started manual. The software itself contains the same programs as the Retail Box version, except the Retail Box version normally comes with a small printed manual. Both OEM and DSP Microsoft software include a COA, which is a Certificate Of Authenticity label or sticker from the manufacturer.

Since DSP and OEM software is typically sold to more advanced users, system builders and computer consultants there is no technical support provided by the software manufacturer. However, because of the substantial support savings to the manufacturer the DSP and OEM versions are offered for sale at a significantly lower price.

Microsoft’s System Builder software Program is excellent cost-saving programs that can represent great cost savings for you and can help system builders add value to their hardware and services.

IMPORTANT TECHINCAL NOTE ABOUT OEM AND DSP SOFTWARE:

OEM and DSP operating system software from Microsoft cannot be installed as an Upgrade, unless the old hard drive has been formatted or you are installing a new formatted hard drive. If you format your existing hard drive in order to install your new operating system, you cannot use the original manufacturer’s recovery disk before loading the new operating system. You can load the new operating system without using the original manufacturer’s recovery disk. Most or all of the component drivers should be located on the new Windows CD and therefore your recovery disk (if you have one) is not required. Visit: support.microsoft.com for formatting help.

OEM and DSP non-operating system software (such as Microsoft Office, Works Suite, WordPerfect, etc.) also cannot be installed over a previous version as an Upgrade. Installation of newer versions of OEM and DSP software on hard drives where older versions were previously installed will add updated system .dll’s and .ocx’s which will render the older version inoperable. We recommend that you back-up your old files on some reliable media such as CD-R, ZIP disk, or floppy disks and then UN-INSTALL your previous software version before installing the newer OEM or DSP version. You may also purchase a retail box upgrade version (if available) which will install over a previous older version and transfer your older files into the newer version. Most manufacturers allow upgrades only from versions that are 2 versions old.

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>What is DSP and how does it differ from the OEM version?

DSP = Delivery Service Partner, and is MS license-speak
for an OEM license priced (at source) a bit higher than that
offered to OEMs. DSPs are small-volume system builders
such as myself (where "small" refers to non-mass-produced
factory hard disk imaging setups).

DSP Windows is standard, fully installable, and (in the case
of Windows and Office XP) uses the multiple-component model
for Product Activation.

OEM product may vary. It may be the same as DSP, or it
may still be standard, complete and be fully installable but
use the BIOS-locked rather than multi-component PA model.

Or it may be worse; proprietary modifications for the specific
model of computer it ships with, incomplete and non-installable
(i.e. the dreaded "recovery CD"), or just a license with no CD
at all - which after all, meets MS's criteria (but ignores yours).

All of the above are likely to be BIOS-locked, which further
"encourages" brand loyalty and is thus lapped up by OEMs.

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