From: vwheeler 

  Thanks, Looks like all a company has to do is register then buy a
multipack. I do not know what is included in "multipack" or how
many licences are included.


  cut from http://www.microsoft.com/oem/sbp/memben.asp

"System Builder Program Member Benefits

  Membership requirements for the Microsoft OEM System Builder Program
vary according to your country and location. The basic requirements are:

     * Current registration on the System Builder Web site;
* Acquire OEM System Builder operating system multipacks from authorized
Microsoft OEM distributors. "



Rich wrote:
>    I don't know.  Try http://www.microsoft.com/oem or
> http://oem.microsoft.com.
>
> Rich
>
>
>     "vwheeler"      > wrote in message
>     news:3dd2edc8$1{at}w3.nls.net...
>     What is the minimum requirement to become an OEM say I assemble just
>     2 -
>     3 systems in a year would that count? Just curious.
>
>
>     Rich wrote:
>      >    The OEM from whom you buy the computer, even if a white box
>     dealer,
>      > can purchase and resell the OEM versions.  That's up to the OEM.
>      >
>      > Rich
>      >
>      >
>      >     "Chris Robinson"      
>      >     > wrote in message
>      >     news:3dd2ad3f$1{at}w3.nls.net...
>      >     I know Windows licensing can be a bit confusing at times so I
>     have a
>      >     question about OEM versions of 2000/XP.
>      >
>      >     If I buy a new computer (not from Dell, Compaq e.t.c. but
>     build one
>      >     myself) can I buy an OEM version of Windows 2000 or XP with the
>      >     hardware or do I have to get the full retail?
>      >
>      >     Cheers,
>      >     Chris.
>      >
>

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