• Ulrich@feddit.org
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    2 days ago

    What is a OEM installation? Like, I get it’s for OEMs but how is it different?

    • L3ft_F13ld!@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      2 days ago

      The OEM install option allows you to customise your installation a bit. Upon first boot the user sets up their account and user name and they’re good to go.

      It’s like buying a new laptop and setting up Windows upon first boot. Just less shit.

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        1 day ago

        That’s what I thought. I always wondered why that’s not the default. I’ve built some stuff for other people and I have to set it up for them along with the install…

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          13 hours ago

          Because most people installing an OS on a device are doing it for themselves? I do think they should label the OEM edition as “Install for Family & Friends” as well though.

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            2 hours ago

            They can still install it for themselves. They just do the setup after the installation.

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          1 day ago

          Yeah it’s always a whole thing of steps and shit to get to something like that. Wish it were easier or just an option or something.