What does OEM Corel Draw mean to me?

I bought the OEM version of Corel Graphics Suite v9 for PhotoPaint from
www.SoftwareOutlet.com for a little bit less than that, so I can tell you
exactly what it has.

It has a single disk in a jewelbox with all the programs. There are no
manuals, no clip art and extra graphics. Also, the Microsoft Visual Basic
for Applications is not included (That makes sense to me, they probably have
to pay a licensing fee for VBA). It came with a piece of wire from
obviously from an old computer, I was told that wire was the "original
equipment" that makes the sale possible.

Many will tell you that you need to install two patches for V9 that brings
it up to v9.439. But my version was already at 9.439 so I didn't have to
download and install the upgrades (Which I heard were somewhat troublesome)

The lack of manuals is not a problem, the Help file is extensive and the
Official Guide books are still readily available at Half.com.

I registered my copy with no problem. I assume I can upgrade to V11
eventually, there is nothing on the Corel web site about this.
This notice was on a page in the Corel support Web Page area:

"Please note that OEM or "bundled" software releases are not offered with
warranty support. Assisted support is a paid service and is available for
OEM, "white box," jewel case (CD only), trial, or Academic versions of our
products."

I would definitely buy this product again, and I would definitely use
SoftwareOutlet.com.

"PeterM" <rpm@dcn.org> wrote in message
news:Hv8La.291$E5.98@fe01.atl2.webusenet.com...
> I can buy an OEM full version of Corel Draw 9 for 48.- is it OK to buy?
> Serial number the guy said is available. I'm just worried about the OEM
> version. I know what it means as far as the letters, but what does it mean
> for upgrading etc. Many thanks in advance. The guy, or should I say the
> company, ebay seller has 99 samples of this software......Peter
>
>
>

I like your name, it describes me to the T. Anyway, thank you for your super
answer. I appreciate you for this. BTW I will click on software outlet and
get my copy as well. More later.......Peter

"JunkMonkey" <Jnkmonkey@notscape.not> wrote in message
news:jslLa.43765$Fy6.13153@sccrnsc03...
> I bought the OEM version of Corel Graphics Suite v9 for PhotoPaint from
> www.SoftwareOutlet.com for a little bit less than that, so I can tell you
> exactly what it has.
>
> It has a single disk in a jewelbox with all the programs. There are no
> manuals, no clip art and extra graphics. Also, the Microsoft Visual Basic
> for Applications is not included (That makes sense to me, they probably
have
> to pay a licensing fee for VBA). It came with a piece of wire from
> obviously from an old computer, I was told that wire was the "original
> equipment" that makes the sale possible.
>
> Many will tell you that you need to install two patches for V9 that brings
> it up to v9.439. But my version was already at 9.439 so I didn't have to
> download and install the upgrades (Which I heard were somewhat
troublesome)
>
> The lack of manuals is not a problem, the Help file is extensive and the
> Official Guide books are still readily available at Half.com.
>
> I registered my copy with no problem. I assume I can upgrade to V11
> eventually, there is nothing on the Corel web site about this.
> This notice was on a page in the Corel support Web Page area:
>
> "Please note that OEM or "bundled" software releases are not offered with
> warranty support. Assisted support is a paid service and is available for
> OEM, "white box," jewel case (CD only), trial, or Academic versions of our
> products."
>
> I would definitely buy this product again, and I would definitely use
> SoftwareOutlet.com.
>
> "PeterM" <rpm@dcn.org> wrote in message
> news:Hv8La.291$E5.98@fe01.atl2.webusenet.com...
> > I can buy an OEM full version of Corel Draw 9 for 48.- is it OK to buy?
> > Serial number the guy said is available. I'm just worried about the OEM
> > version. I know what it means as far as the letters, but what does it
mean
> > for upgrading etc. Many thanks in advance. The guy, or should I say the
> > company, ebay seller has 99 samples of this software......Peter
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Glad to help. If you are a photographer and are used to "lesser" editors,
you will be very happy with PhotoPaint.

"PeterM" <rpm@dcn.org> wrote in message
news:J4ILa.3476$E5.1041@fe01.atl2.webusenet.com...
> I like your name, it describes me to the T. Anyway, thank you for your
super
> answer. I appreciate you for this. BTW I will click on software outlet and
> get my copy as well. More later.......Peter
>
> "JunkMonkey" <Jnkmonkey@notscape.not> wrote in message
> news:jslLa.43765$Fy6.13153@sccrnsc03...
> > I bought the OEM version of Corel Graphics Suite v9 for PhotoPaint from
> > www.SoftwareOutlet.com for a little bit less than that, so I can tell
you
> > exactly what it has.
> >
> > It has a single disk in a jewelbox with all the programs. There are no
> > manuals, no clip art and extra graphics. Also, the Microsoft Visual
Basic
> > for Applications is not included (That makes sense to me, they probably
> have
> > to pay a licensing fee for VBA). It came with a piece of wire from
> > obviously from an old computer, I was told that wire was the "original
> > equipment" that makes the sale possible.
> >
> > Many will tell you that you need to install two patches for V9 that
brings
> > it up to v9.439. But my version was already at 9.439 so I didn't have
to
> > download and install the upgrades (Which I heard were somewhat
> troublesome)
> >
> > The lack of manuals is not a problem, the Help file is extensive and the
> > Official Guide books are still readily available at Half.com.
> >
> > I registered my copy with no problem. I assume I can upgrade to V11
> > eventually, there is nothing on the Corel web site about this.
> > This notice was on a page in the Corel support Web Page area:
> >
> > "Please note that OEM or "bundled" software releases are not offered
with
> > warranty support. Assisted support is a paid service and is available
for
> > OEM, "white box," jewel case (CD only), trial, or Academic versions of
our
> > products."
> >
> > I would definitely buy this product again, and I would definitely use
> > SoftwareOutlet.com.
> >
> > "PeterM" <rpm@dcn.org> wrote in message
> > news:Hv8La.291$E5.98@fe01.atl2.webusenet.com...
> > > I can buy an OEM full version of Corel Draw 9 for 48.- is it OK to
buy?
> > > Serial number the guy said is available. I'm just worried about the
OEM
> > > version. I know what it means as far as the letters, but what does it
> mean
> > > for upgrading etc. Many thanks in advance. The guy, or should I say
the
> > > company, ebay seller has 99 samples of this software......Peter
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>