You can get a new PC with Office SBE that has been built by an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Buying a server this way can be the cheapest option for your business, but the OEM license has some restrictions. For example, preinstalled software does not include free technical support from Microsoft and although support may be available through the OEM it could be at a cost. And after buying a server you cannot remove the software from one PC and put it onto another, as you can with a Full Packaged Product from a retailer. If you want to buy a new software upgrade, you can choose according to your business needs. You can either buy a new PC with the new program, or you can buy the upgrade from a retailer. As with other software purchases, you receive a license to use the program — but do not actually own the software. Microsoft OEM partners in the United States include: |