I have always done OEM so I am not sure what retail provides. Also if you want to transfer the OEM license just call them and say you had to replace a dead hard drive. On Sep 12, 2014 1:53 PM, "Mark Phillips" wrote: > Is there any reason not to buy the OEM version of Windows 7 from Amazon > and install in as a virtual OS on my Linux laptop? > > > http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-System-Builder-Packaging/dp/B00H09BB16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410554262&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+home+premium > > Amazon just says that the OEM version will not receive any MS support > (which I have never used), and I can't transfer the license to another > computer, which I don't care about. > > Anyone have any experience with this? > > Thanks, > > Mark > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >