Fed up with McAfee Anti-Virus, I download a 30 day trial version of Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0. This is an anti-virus, firewall, anti-spam, anti-phishing, anti-EverythingBad application. Within a day, I was convinced. This is one damn good security application. This app is finding and eradicating things McAfee never detected. Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 rocks!
With my 30 day trial version almost up, I need to buy a licensed copy. I check the Kaspersky website and they are selling Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 for $79.95. More than I wanted to spend, but I’m willing to pay to keep my computer virus free. Before I make the purchase, I check froogle.com for a better price. OK, make that Google Product Search. I wish I knew why Google changed the name. I kinda liked the name Froogle. But I digress…
After searching Froogle, um, I mean Google Product Search, I find a company called Purplus Software selling Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 for $19.95 (+ $5 shipping). Not bad at all!!! After looking a little closer, it turns out to be an OEM version. No packaging (box), no manual. OK, I’m a smart guy; I don’t need a manual, so I place the order.
Later that evening, I get an email from Purplus Software telling me that my order will ship in one day. The next day I get an e-mail saying my order shipped. Three days later, I receive my order from Purplus Software. I’m impressed!
The software installs flawlessly. The license key (printed on the CD case) is accepted without issue. My computer is safe from viruses, malware and spyware.
The only question remaining for me is the OEM issue. Can I legally purchase and install an OEM copy software on my pre-existing PC? If not, why? If I can, why does OEM software typically say “only to be installed on a new computer” (the Kaspersky Internet Security 7.0 CD that I received does not say anything about licensing or being an OEM version). Do I own a valid license? I have no idea…
What do you think? Leave a comment and let me know. Thanks.
1 comment:
Hi Tim.
"New Computer" would mean a computer that has not had the software installed on it. But then that copy of the software can only be used on that paticular computer. If you get a new computer you will have to buy a new copy of the software.
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