Microsoft Germany will sell OEM versions of his software starting with 1st September also without computer. The software gain reacts with it to a judgement of the Court from July. In the judgement it was forbidden that Microsoft selling OEM software more cheaper that standard software programs.

The modifications concern Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0 and Millennium as well Office 2000 Small Business. Microsoft will bring these products no more than full versions, but only than Upgrade into the normal trade. Thus also the previously contained support for full versions is omitted.