oem Resources on ZDNet

ZDNet Dictionary Definition

OEM: Original Equipment Manufacturer An organization that sells products that are made by other companies. The term is confusing because the OEM is really not the "original" manufacturer, but...; Full OEM Definition >>

ZDNet Resources

The key to Windows success? It's all about the drivers: The key to Windows success? It's all about the driversTrialware payolaSo I read Item#5 as something of curiosity in terms of who pays and who gets. So if Widget Mfg. installs Widgette software as trialware, Widgette pays Widget Mfg. a fee to get into the installation rotation? Then...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Widgette, Widget Mfg, Microsoft Corp., OEM; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
The key to Windows success? It's all about the drivers: The greatest advantage of the Windows ecosystem is that there are so many choices. The biggest problem with the Windows ecosystem is that there are so many choices. Ironic, isn't it? The sheer number of choices means you can almost certainly...; Tags: Problem, Driver, OEM, Graphics Subsystem, Vista/Server 2008/Win7 Ecosystem, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Notebooks, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Microsoft's elephant in the OS room: Apple: Are all of those Apple OS X vs. Vista commercials making an impact? Microsoft's client revenue--Vista and XP came in below expectations--and the company cited three primary reasons: A tough comparison from year ago levels, OEM inventory build and piracy. But the elephant on the conference call may have been...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, OEM, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Brendan Barnicle, March, Macbook Air, TR, Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-25
The Vista license "loophole" that isn't: The Vista license "loophole" that isn'tMS is doing everything they can...to get people to move to Vista.I think you are naive or upset that you didn't break with a blog on the subject.RE: The Vista licenseFFP confusion has never gone this long I believe? Today is the day to bring...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), OPEN SOURCE, Vista License, Microsoft Windows Vista, OEM, Microsoft Corp., loophole, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-04-04
Classmates for the rest of us!: Intel announced Wednesday that it will be offering its 2nd- and 3rd-generation Classmate PCs in the United States and Europe. This is a welcome change from the company's previous offerings only to emerging markets, leaving those of us who didn't live in Asia, Africa, or South America wishing for...; Tags: OEM, Intel Corp., Classmates, Notebooks, Processors, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Semiconductors, Components, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-03-20

Asustek: Two-thirds of Eee PCs will have Windows XP: Asustek: Two-thirds of Eee PCs will have Windows XPMore $$ ... crippled OS. Sign me up!An extra $200 for a crippled version of Windows on these?? Get real!They're selling as fast as they can build them with Linux pre-installed. Did the Palm market never materialize way back...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linus, Linux, AsusTek Computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Eee PC, OEM; Discussion threads 2008-03-13
oem Info Editor (exe): With OEM Info Editor, OEMs can add their own image and information to brand their computer easily. Home users can replace this logo by funny pictures or add their own photo to the System Properties. Includes Manufacturer, Model, Support Information (Support Hours, Support Phone and Support URL in Windows Vista)...; Tags: OEM, Sepanta Soft, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Branding, Productivity, Manufacturing, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-03-10
Build a Vista-compatible office PC for $305 (software not included): A reader set me an email challenge the other day - put together a cheap yet well spec-ed and relatively powerful office PC that's up to the challenge of running Vista. To make the challenge even harder, the whole package (PC, keyboard, mouse, LCD panel and Vista OS) had to...; Tags: LCD Panel, Mouse, PC, OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista, CPU, LCD, RAM, ASUS M2A-VM, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, Mice, Serial ATA, Desktops, Tv & Home Theater, Processors, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Storage, Personal Technology, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-03-08
AMD: Barcelona oem systems on track for April: AMD: Barcelona OEM systems on track for AprilVery familiar headlineIs it 2008 already? Seems like just yesterday it was 2007 March 2007.RE: AMD: Barcelona OEM systems on track for AprilAt what speeds?RE: AMD: Barcelona OEM systems on track for AprilKnox Said "And second, it's better to have customers yell at...; Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., OEM; Discussion threads 2008-03-05
What does a stagnating economy mean for Ed Tech?: All signs are certainly pointing to a slowdown in our economy, if not a full-blown recession. Consumer spending is already down and Dell just reported a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter. So what does this mean for Ed Tech? Dell is planning layoffs to boost profits, but...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., OEM, Emerging Market, Marketing Research, Financial Services, Linux, Open Source, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-02-29
Microsoft suspends distribution of Vista SP1 prerequisite update: Microsoft suspends distribution of Vista SP1 prerequisite updatereboot loopGlad they pulled it! I already got stuck in the reboot loop myself when SP1 RC was released. It seemed to be related to my Security software. Once I booted into safe mode, and uninstalled the Security Suite, the problems ended. Haven't...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1; Discussion threads 2008-02-19
More information on the Vista SP1 activation hack: My post on the Vista SP1 activation hack has generated a lot of feedback especially in the form of questions from both individuals and other media outlets. I've put together this post in order to answer some of these questions. First off, the hack. The hack in...; Tags: Hack, Activation, OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), BIOS, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-02-11
Microsoft goes internal for a new oem chief: Microsoft has been looking for a new head of its OEM business since late last year. It has found one: Steve Guggenheimer, head of the company's application platform business. Guggenheimer will become the new Corporate Vice President in charge of Microsoft's OEM Divisionas of early March. He...; Tags: OEM, Microsoft Corp., Steve Guggenheimer, Steven Guggenheimer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 95, Leadership, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-02-08
Will Microsoft support Windows on Macs?: Will Microsoft support Windows on Macs?Papa's got a brand new Mac...I didn't realize that Big Papa MicroSoft didn't support Windows on Bootcamp. It seems to me that as long as I legitimately bought a license, they should be obligated to some degree of support. I'm curious, do they support the...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Papa, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., OEM, Microsoft support Windows-on-Mac, hardware, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-02-05
How oem Consumer Electronics Companies Can Dramatically Improve Profits Through Downstream Supply Chain Collaboration Directly With Retailers: With the nature of OEM Consumer Electronics manufacturers experiencing shrinking product lifecycles and the many business challenges impacting margins, there is no room for operational error or inefficiency. OEM Consumer Electronics companies are continually pressured to improve service levels, product margins, and grow revenue through their distribution channels and retail...; Tags: Supply Chain, Electronics Company, Collaboration, Consumer Electronics Company, OEM, Engineering, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; White papers 2008-02-01
Give me Ubuntu or, well, give me something else: Give me Ubuntu or, well, give me something elseThe post DOJ judgement agreement gave MS more power.http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-3513-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=27634&messageID=518780&start=-9922You do raise a valid point I have been bringing up multiple time. [B]If the PC is already proven and verified with both XP and Vista or Ubuntu for that matter [/B]Why doesn't Dell...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Linux, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, rabbit hole, Dell Computer Corp., Ubuntu, OEM, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-01-30
Vista virtualization: The bigger picture: Vista virtualization: The bigger pictureVista SP1 — all the more reason to use GNU/Linux?Wow, it took almost 1400 words to discern the pyrotechnic and gymnastic legalese of Vista's EULA, and the Vista jokes just keep coming. Hell forbid that MS "leave a dollar on the table." This might sell a...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Vista virtualization, OEM, virtualization; Discussion threads 2008-01-24
Vista virtualization: The bigger picture: As Mary Jo Foley noted earlier this week, Microsoft has belatedly gotten around to relaxing its licensing rules so that customers can install any edition of Windows Vista in a virtual machine, including the less expensive Home Basic and Home Premium flavors. I haven't seen anyone document...; Tags: License Agreement, Virtualization, License, OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Difference, Hardware, Virtual Machine, Ultimate, Hardware System, VM, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital Rights Management (DRM), Operating Systems, Software, Security, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-01-23
Enterprise SaaS and the cloud: Enterprise SaaS and the cloudBut at What Cost?Help me out Phil. I attended the Force.com launch event yesterday, and while impressed with the offer found myself wondering about about the price of entry. The new $5 per login notwithstanding, if I intend to build a new enterprise business...; Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), Sales force management, Force.com, Salesforce.com Inc., software-as-a-service, Enterprise SaaS, OEM; Discussion threads 2008-01-18
Hey Dell...Wanna sell some Classmates?: Now that OLPC plans to distribute OLPC XOs in the States through OLPC America, I sent Agnes Kwan, Intel spokeswoman, an email asking if Intel planned to compete in this market with their Classmate PC. We had a chance to catch up today since I'm buried under 14 inches...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., OEM, Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child Project, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-01-14