[usualsuspect]

Hi all,

Does anoyone know how to qualify as an OEM in MS's eyes?

I've given Vista whirl and I like it therefore will be buying it. I'm looking at the options available at the moment through my normal suppliers and they are listing the OEM XP with a Vista upgrade voucher. As things are at the moment this looks to be a cheap way to upgrade but I have no idea what information will be required in order to fill out the voucher. I don't really want to buy another XP if it's going to be a waste of money.

Any of you guys genuine OEM's that have seen the voucher?

 

[usualsuspect]

Just an update for anyone interested.

At the moment, it looks like we will be able to upgrade simply by buying a copy of XP OEM from an OEM provider. This must be done by February though.

Microsoft do not have it set in stone who is a 'system builder' and will accept someone who buys an OEM OS as being a builder.

 

[usualsuspect]

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