Re: Difference between 'System Builder License' & 'Direct OEM'

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"Sitara Lal" <lalsitara@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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| Please look at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycle/default.mspx
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| What exactly is the difference between a 'System Builder License' and a
| 'Direct OEM'?
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| Where do manufacturers like Dell, HP etc. fit in?
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