Windows OEM vs Retail Versions

Trolls, being trolls aren't very bright. I understand my personal troll is saying I'm stupid because he believes there is no difference between OEM and Retail versions of windows.


There are 3 major differences between these 2 items. The physical DVD disks themselves contain exactly the same content.

1. OEM copies of Windows come in either 32, or 64 bit flavors. You must decide which version you want, and make sure you purchase that copy. With a retail copy, you get both 32 and 64 bit Windows DVD’s in the same box.

2. OEM copies cannot be transferred from one PC to another. Once you install an OEM copy of Windows on a PC it must remain with that PC forever, unless upgraded to a newer version of Windows in the future. Retail versions can be moved from PC to PC, but your retail copy of Windows cannot be installed on more than one PC at any given time.

3. OEM copies do not come with any support from Microsoft. If you need to call Microsoft for support with Windows, you must pay a fee to do so. Retail copies come with a phone support incident included in the price.

Added 13 Jan 2015

Ironically enough now the troll says I don't know MS changed the licensing agreement terms for personal use in 8.0 and that proves I'm stupid. The fact is I did know but it's clearly obvious he doesn't know it reverted back to the old way with 8.1

http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/windows-licensing-for-personal-use.aspx#fbid=pjldcM9iDiZ

http://www.howtogeek.com/197232/microsoft-is-misleading-consumers-with-windows-8.1-system-builder-licensing/

Just like I said in the first place, trolls aren't very bright.

Octagon

A few screenshots of what I've been working on lately.

Unlucky Shot

This has got to be the unluckiest shot in the history of hockey.



The puck hits both posts and the crossbar without going into the net!

Grey Cup Prediction

Tonight is the Grey Cup Game with the Saskatchewan Roughriders vs the Hamilton Tiger Cats. For those of you wondering "What's a Grey Cup?", it's the trophy presented to the winner of the championship game (Grey Cup Game) of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

That's football (not soccer), as in similar to American Football with some different rules that make for a more exciting game. A longer, wider field with bigger end-zones, an extra player on the field for each team, motion being allowed in the backfield before the snap and only having 3 downs instead of 4 are the big differences.

The Tigercats are a good team but the Riders are just too strong right now. They're healthy with no serious injuries incurred while getting out of the semi-finals and finals in the strong West Division. They have a good offence (one of the best) and a great defense (the best).

It's a great team (the best in the league) out of the strong West Division (with 3 teams better than any team in the East) against a good team from the weak East Division.

They've done the hard part already beating BC and Calgary to get out of the West, beating Hamilton is just a formality.

I'm predicting a Riders win by at least 14 points.

Off Topic - UFC 156

I'm a big MMA fan. I've been watching the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) since UFC 1 when it was an unsanctioned tournament with the likes of Royce Gracie and Dan Severn.

UFC 156 was one of the better cards in a while. There were some good matchups on the card, Maia vs Fitch for example (Fitch got out-Fitched), but what really made the card great for me was watching 3 guys I can't stand lose to 3 guys I like.

1. Antonio (Bigfoot) Silva KOed Alistair (Overroid) Overreem.

This one could not have turned out better. It was great watching the overrated, overconfident, cheating substance abuser Overroid get his block knocked off. Especially after all of Overroid's trash talk before the fight.

I figured Overroid would win this one but I thought Bigfoot had a lot better chance than most were giving him and he pulled it off. Bigfoot's not the most skilled heavyweight and he's a nice guy (probably a little too nice) but he's still big, tough and has a heart to match. Nice guys do finish first sometimes, especially when the bad guy disrespects them. It was a huge mistake on Roid's part running his mouth like that, Bigfoot got mad and really wanted to hurt his opponent for a change.

I really liked how Silva's corner called it between the 2nd and 3rd rounds. They told Bigfoot, he's tired now, open up with your hands and knock him out. He went out and did exactly that.

2. Little Nog decisioned Rashad Evans.

I never expected Little Nog to win this one. It was a surprise and a big upset but it sure was nice to see. Rashad is one of the phoniest, most conceited shitheads in all of MMA. I just can't stand the guy. Little Nog made Evans eat the jab all night long, stopped the takedowns and cruised to an easy win. Good job!

0 for 2 for the "Blackzillians" on the night. Gotta love it!

3. Jose Aldo decisioned Frankie Edgar.

Awesome! I expected Aldo to win this one but I was worried we might see incompetent judges reward Frankie with yet another undeserved win for his dance routine. AFAIC Edgar's never been a true champion, he doesn't win many fights outright, he runs away and outpoints the other guy in the dance competition. Too bad for Frankie running away doesn't work so well when the other guy is as fast as you are.

Frankie's face was a mess by the end of the fight and he took a few nasty leg kicks too but Jose while maybe a little tired was unhurt. A clear win.

Jose's a class act, besides being one of the very best regardless of size he respects his opponents and always shows up to fight, not dance.