What is DSP OEI?

[sassie05]

As in this:
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
:confused:

Thanks.

[jlreich]

Good question. I'm not sure what DSP OEI means. :confused:

[sassie05]

Anyone have any info? Or guesses?

[PrntRhd]

Well the "DSP" may refer to the Service Pack-1 being included.

[YODA74]

DSP means “Delivery Service Partner.” It is a version of OEM software used by smaller computer manufacturers and system builders.

OEI = Original Equipment Installation

[PrntRhd]

Thanks Yoda74.

[sassie05]

Yes, thanks Yoda74.
So, would that be a "full" version of the OEM OS?

[sassie05]

Here is a response from Newegg:


Dear Customer,
Thank you for contacting Newegg.
Unfortunately, since Newegg is only a reseller and does not have any agents that offer any technical assistance, we are unable to get that information. We truly apologize.

Please kindly note that all of the information that we are provided with is what is listed on our website and all the information you see on Newegg.com comes directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee the information provided on our website.

We have provided “Image Viewer” link that shows pictures of the item itself as well as any accessories that would be shipped with the item. There is also a Manufacture’s Site for most items that we carry. By clicking on this link you will be redirected to the manufacture’s website where further information can be found. Please use these functions to find any additional information that is not listed in our description.

For your reference, you may contact Microsoft at 1-800-642-7676, or visit their website at http://www.microsoft.com/ for technical assistance or additional information that is not listed on our website; they would be glad to assist you further. In the meantime, I will also refer you to www.eggxpert.com. This is a forum site that you can log onto and ask all of your questions and find the answers you are looking for.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any further questions or concerns, please click on the link below to visit our FAQs page.
http://www.newegg.com/CustomerService/FAQHome.asp.

Sincerely,
Victor Zhou


So I click on the Manufacturer info tab and then on the
Manufacturer Product Page (http://oem.microsoft.com/public/seo/vista.htm) link and on this page MS states,

"To download the system builder version of Windows Vista SP1, you must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program."

So, what is it that Newegg would be selling me?

[jlreich]

sassie05, it would seem it's just a verbiage change. I believe it is the same as the OEM that we are used to seeing.

"To download the system builder version of Windows Vista SP1, you must be enrolled in the Microsoft Partner Program."
I am going to say that is a vista image download for those enrolled in the program that previously bought a bunch of OEM vista disks (licenses) pre SP1 and will allow them to install vista with SP1 without installing it separately.

Nothing you have to worry about. :)

[sassie05]

Thanks all.
I appreciate everyones input.