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Does oem-config create a user not in sudo group?

My friend just bought a netbook with Xubuntu preinstalled and the user was created right in store without giving her a root password. Neither was it an admin user. Was it oem-config's fault or store ...
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Ubuntu 12.04 OEM install from USB - Need help to either change boot options or add to USB without losing OEM option

I'd like to install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS in OEM mode on a few desktops via usb drive. These instructions work fine to install in OEM mode on a VM using the .iso from Ubuntu site : How do I pre-install ...
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Retrieve Windows 8 Product Key from mainboard

My new laptop came preinstalled with Windows 8. Naively, as I am, I just formatted the harddrive and installed fine old Ubuntu. Now I want to install Windows 8 for dual boot again, but I have no DVD ...
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Difference between OEM install and custom Ubuntu image

I'm looking into the best way to deploy a customized Ubuntu image and it looks like I have two options: To make an "OEM install" version To make a custom Ubuntu image Could someone help me ...
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Is it legal to sell computers with Ubuntu installed [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Can I legally build and sell desktops with Ubuntu pre-installed? Is it legal to assemble a computer, install ubuntu on it, and then sell the computer. I don't mean ...
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In OEM Installations can we edit final-user applications setting? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How to make an OEM Install? In OEM Installations can we edit final-user applications setting with the OEM-User to change the final user settings? if possible how can I ...
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Imaging - how can I make a terminal prompt on first boot

I image many computers with Ubuntu. I use Clonezilla and have a script that does things like setting the hostname on first boot. I'd like this script to ask me a question. How can this be achieved? ...
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Can the Ubuntu logo be used for a commercial website?

Is there an Ubuntu logo that can be used on a commercial website to indicate that Ubuntu can be installed for customers?
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How do I pre-install Ubuntu for someone (OEM install)?

I would like to pre-install Ubuntu on a computer for someone. I may want to customize it for them, but in the end they need to be able to choose a username, password, etc. when they first boot it up. ...
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What is the proper way to Windows 7/Ubuntu 10.10 Dual-Triple Boot Partitioning for Laptop OEM?

Hi Linux Community, I find my self struggling with the slowness of windows OS once again. It's Time to change with the Ubuntu 10.10 64bit for I like to use a faster Operating System. My Hard Disk ...
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Wondering how to get OEM Config to work with my custom distro [closed]

I'm not sure how to get the OEM install mode working with my Ubuntu remaster. I'm using Remastersys to make the remastered Ubuntu 10.04 distro and I don't know how to make sure OEMs can use it. I have ...