Benefits

Access to Microsoft source code through the OEMSLP benefits OEM customers by:

• Assisting in the development and support of their products by allowing OEMs to modify, assemble, compile, or link the source code and execute the resulting derivative binary code on a temporary basis for debugging purposes.

• Providing insight and a deeper understanding of Windows.

• Increasing support and troubleshooting capabilities for their Windows-based products.

• Improving the feedback mechanisms that ultimately contribute to the development of better Microsoft solutions and tools for the future.

Program Details

The OEMSLP provides a mechanism for delivering Windows source code for released versions, and service packs of Microsoft Windows inclusive of both client and server products.

Source Code Included

• Both x86 and IA64 builds for Windows.

• Service packs and other releases.

• The source code does not include any third-party code that Microsoft does not have the rights to distribute.

Use and Restrictions

• The OEMSLP is for the sole purpose of assisting in the development, debugging, optimization, and end-user support of an OEM's hardware for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

• Licensees may use the source code as a reference in printed or digital form or viewed within a debugger.

• Licensees may modify, assemble, compile, or link the source code and execute the resulting derivative binary code on a temporary basis to assist in debugging its hardware for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

• The license term is one year.

Eligibility Requirements

• Meet the Microsoft OEM group's definition of "Multinational" or "Datacenter OEM," or be a Windows CPU vendor.

• Headquartered in and access the source from an eligible country.

• Sign both the standard Master Source Code Agreement and OEM License Form.

Fulfillment

• To request participation in this program, interested parties complete the ESLP, SISLP, OEMSLP Enrollment Request Form and submit it to the Shared Source Initiative team. Once the Shared Source Initiative team verifies the enterprise customer is eligible for the program, they provide the licensing agreement.

• Once both parties sign a licensing agreement, the licensee will gain access to the code through the Code Center Premium secure Web site.

• All source code updates are provided by Microsoft through Code Center Premium.

• Enterprise customers must be headquartered in and access the source from an eligible geographic market.

• Code Center Premium offers secure search, view, and just-in-time (JIT) debugging functionality to augment the efficiency and value of source access.

Customer Commitment

In exchange for obtaining access to one of Microsoft's most valuable assets, Microsoft requests that enterprise customers respect our intellectual property and treat that intellectual property confidentially.

Questions

If you have additional questions regarding this program, please contact your Microsoft sales representative, or e-mail the Shared Source Initiative.