Windows Vista Pre Order At OcUK

[Hyper]

Just been checking out OcUK and I see that they are now doing pre orders for the release of Vista on the 12th of this month.



Check it out...

Who will be purchasing it on the release date then ?

 

[Ham]

Not me, but pircing isn't as horrific as it could have been for Ultimate.

 

[equk]

not me,

I don't need immitations as I already have the real thing

 

[nathan]

dont think people will see the benifits of it straight away, i think people's attitudes wil change in the future though. the price isnt as bad as i thought it was going to be, £135 for ultimate

 

[FarFarAway]

I may get Ultimate Edition OEM

 

[nathan]

do you have to buy it with a bit of hardware from overclockers?

 

[FarFarAway]

Ye but a £3 mouse will do

I wont get it from them anyway

 

[Pyr0]

Kemp, i'd have a good read through the eula for vista if poss before deciding on a version

http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/useterms/default.aspx

OEM licences have never been (legally) transferrable even on XP.

I also heard that OEM versions are more limited when it comes to hardware upgrades *shrug*

OEM licenses still different

It bears repeating, however, the the OEM license that comes with Vista is indeed similar to the Windows XP OEM license in that it forbids any kind of transfer. As we have previously reported, users have nevertheless had success transferring those copies of Windows, but they are technically stepping outside of the bounds of the EULA when doing so.

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061102-8140.html

 

[nathan]

Kemp, i'd have a good read through the eula for vista if poss before deciding on a version

http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/useterms/default.aspx

OEM licences have never been (legally) transferrable even on XP.

I also heard that OEM versions are more limited when it comes to hardware upgrades *shrug*

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20061102-8140.html

hmmm, weird, we transfer XP license's through microsoft all the time. Using the control panel > https://eopen.microsoft.com

 

[FarFarAway]

Yeah but that's probably retail isn't it?

@Pyr0: ye je know the EULA

I want but can't afford the retail right now so next best really...

 

[Pyr0]

Another option would be to buy an upgrade copy of Vista

They're cheaper than the full retail versions...

The upgrades are regarded as retail versions, but should not be confused with the "Anytime Upgrades" though, as those are treated as OEM versions as far as I can tell.

 

[mrapoc]

Whats this transferring licenses? Will oem be good enough for me? Just one pc and maybe a format once a year?

 

[Pyr0]

I would think that OEM would only be useful if you do not upgrade or change hardware often.

With all the changes to my sys, i'm gonna go for either a retail or upgrade copy to try and avoid any complications down the line.

I'm thinking of going for Home Premium, I can't see the point in shelling out for Ultimate at the moment. I don't think anybody (even M$ ) knows what the "Ultimate Extras" will be yet.

I'll wait a little while tho, and won't be buying on the release date (and it most certainly will not be from OCuk - i'd rather pay more money than shop there again)

 

[mrapoc]

home premium retail for me then I'll be upgrading my gfx card for sure and maybe cpu later on.

 

[chudley]

Will get the ultimate but not for a while, need money and I am not in a rush as until my whole pc is renewed (less ram)it will not be worth it for me.