In what conditions is buying oem software legal?

I know that buying some oem software is legal but I read that you need to sell it with a piece of hardware, such as a hardrive. I'm almost definitely going to buy windows 7 oem version for my mac because it's much cheaper, but will I have to purchase a piece of hardware with it to do so?

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asked Jun 27 '10 at 10:43

bcgocubs
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id just like to add to Ross's comment that, OEM software will work just fine on a MAC... so despite what he says about legality... just go for it.. save a bit of cash.

answered Jun 27 '10 at 12:08

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Great idea Headwards, but i like to be on the safe side when it comes to these things.

(Jun 27 '10 at 12:44) Ross Walker

OEM software is meant for people building computers from scratch and either using them or selling the computer on. It is not legal to use OEM software on a Mac as it is not home built or being sold as a custom made computer.

Sorry to break your dream of a cheap operating system. Good luck on finding a better deal...

answered Jun 27 '10 at 10:51

Ross Walker
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