• L3ft_F13ld!@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    6 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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      6 days 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…

      • Norah (pup/it/she)@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        5 days 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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          5 days ago

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

      • L3ft_F13ld!@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        6 days 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.