Nice to know: What is a MAR licence?

Again and again one hears from MAR licences or of refurbished versions of Windows operating systems. Since these are also available combined with spo-comm Mini-PCs, we want to touch on what it is all about this kind of optional operating systems.

What exactly this type of licences means is easily explained:

Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR) describes a program which uses disabled Windows licences in order to activate and recirculate them. These licences are partially already labeled. Regarding the functionality one does not have to make a compromise, compared to the new versions.
The MAR-variant is an affordable alternative to usual licences and is available on request.

##spo-comm and WindowsIoT

More on this topic

17 May 2016 know-how

What is the difference between HDD and SSD?

All spo-books can be configured as desired and can be ordered with an HDD or SSD. This brings many customers to the scratch which choice is the best for them: The standard 500 gigabyte sized HDD or the more expensive SSD? We want to bring a little light into the darkness.
6 Jul 2016 know-how

How do I know if my Mini-PC is still under warranty?

Unfortunately it happens from time to time that a Mini-PC needs to be repaired. If this is the case, our customers always wonder whether their system is still under warranty or not.
2 May 2016 know-how

Nice to know: What is BIOS?

In the first part of our BIOS-series we explain the terms BIOS and UEFI. We also talk about the tasks of the BIOS and we answer the important question of how to actually get into the BIOS.