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I got my first cellphone spam today, (software for 80% off at sws00.com), so I bit just to try and figure out the 'catch'. Their FAQ #1:

1. How can you sell this software so cheap? It seems to good to be true - is there a catch?
There is no catch - the software versions that we sell are OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) which means you will receive the installation CDs only (they do not come in their original retail packing and do not include the manual). We do guarantee that all programs are the 100% full working retail versions - no demos or academic versions. When you order, you will receive all materials required for a complete installation - or your money back. Why should you pay hundreds of dollars more if you can get exactly the same product but much cheaper? You don't have to pay that much for the fancy box and manuals.

This software is recognized as a backup software.
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Pardon my ignorance, but this is illegal, right? How can sites like this get away with this? It is tempting to buy one, but I worry about malware. Is that a legit concern, or is the software safe? If it is illegal, then I wont bother.
 


NewEgg sells OEM versions of windows cheap (not sure if they do it for vista yet), it basically just means that the manufacturer gives you no support.

But with a shady site like that, it would probably be a good idea to stay away. I get a 403 forbidden on sws00.com, too.
 
They have a live chat, have fun with it:
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]cal:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Hello, how may I help you?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Hi, isnt your service illegal?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]no Sir we are selling OEM softwares[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]But you say they are 'backup' copies[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]for more info on OEM please read our FAQ's[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Hello?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]hello[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Backup copies are illegal...[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Actually sir we only allow download of the software that we sell.. there fore you can make 1 copy of the downloaded software for safe keeping[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]But YOU are selling 'backup' copies. Backup copies are illegal...[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]no Sir we are not selling backup copies..[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]there are legit OWM software[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]It says in your FAQ "This software is recognized as a backup software."[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]yes OEM are the software that you receive preinstalled when you buy a new computer[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]So I can take the CD key you give me for Windows XP and send it to microsoft and they will tell me it is legit?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]And Ill be able to download updates off the Microsoft site after it verifies my copy is legitimate? And reads my CD key?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]MicroSoft only verify Retail version softwares[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]not OEM[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Any thing else I can do for you?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]But OEM licenses are only available to big big big manufacturers, like Dell[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Where are you based? China?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]no sir they are available to all hardware vendors that sell there own band PC[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]we are based in Canada[/FONT]
(oh thats funny, your host and whois information are from china)
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Oh so you sell PCs?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]yes there is a Sister company that sell HardWare too[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]What is the URL for that? I need a new PC for this software..[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Sir that would not be possible as I am only allowed to provide support for these softwares at the moment[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]But if you have to sell a PC to get an OEM license, why cant I buy a PC from you?";[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]it is a sister company.. i can't provide you with the required info[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Who is your leader Number 2?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Any thing else I can do for you?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]leader number 2?[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Josh:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Nevermind. Goodbye.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Technical:[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Ok then, Have a nice Day, Thank you[/FONT]
 
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