After some more specialized searching, I found this which explains it a bit, but I'd still appreciate some input on it from those that may be familiar with this. As in, should it be avoided or is it ok to buy?
"Question Microsoft software being is being sold under two different license sub-labels - OEM and DSP. I know what OEM means with regard to software and hardware, but what does DSP indicate about software? Answer DSP stands for Delivery Service Partner, and basically it is a form of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) software, only DSPs (the vendors that sign up for this kind of licensing) are charged a little bit more for it by Microsoft. Apparently, the DSP companies have access to certain Microsoft Developer resources and tools so that the DSPs themselves can solve an end-user's problem. Other than this, the OEM and DSP have the same packages. The difference now is that Microsoft has shaken up its licensing scheme, making the situation more confusing than just being a DSP or OEM license. [The UK MS site might use the UK English spelling - "licence".] For more information on Microsoft Licensing, go to Microsoft's site, and conduct a search for "license". You will see a link for Microsoft Licensing Fundamentals, and this is a good place to start." -Clint ----- Original Message ----- From: "Support-OrpheusComputing.com" Hi all, I'm trying to get XP Pro for a customer's PC and I'm seeing something in the XP Pro FULL version's description that I've never seen before, stating "DSP". For example: "Microsoft Windows XP PRO oem version of e85-00086 dsp full version tms007", or ""MICROSOFT WINDOW XP PROFESSIONAL FULL VERSION, OEM, DSP". Does anyone know what that means? Thanks, -Clint God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://OrpheusComputing.com ) ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
