What does DSP mean?

deadlypants · 03-22-2002, 06:59 PM

Okay, what does it mean when Windows XP is described as "Full Version - DSP" on a site? That addition on the end there makes me a little hesitant to order. Can anyone enlighten me?

SickPup404 · 03-22-2002, 08:04 PM

Found the following here:

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What is DSP and OEM software?

DSP means “Delivery Service Partner”. OEM means “Original Equipment Manufacturer” and normally would have the hardware manufacturer’s name stamped on it. DSP software is similar to OEM software however there is no manufacturer’s name stamped on the manual or printed on the license. DSP software is more generic and OEM software is sold directly to the computer manufacturer. Thus the distribution channel is different for DSP. DSP software is distributed for smaller system integrators and system builder hobbyists for “clone” or no-name computers. Like OEM versions, DSP versions often come with only an electronic help manual, which is built-in to the software or a small getting-started manual. The software itself contains the same programs as the Retail Box version, except the Retail Box version normally comes with a small printed manual. Both OEM and DSP Microsoft software include a COA, which is a Certificate Of Authenticity label or sticker from the manufacturer.

Since DSP and OEM software is typically sold to more advanced users, system builders and computer consultants there is no technical support provided by the software manufacturer. However, because of the substantial support savings to the manufacturer the DSP and OEM versions are offered for sale at a significantly lower price.

If you are not a system builder, retail computer store, or computer consultant (upgrading a computer with a hard-drive or motherboard), our DSP and OEM software products will automatically be shipped with a qualified hardware component at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

Microsoft’s System Builder software Program is excellent cost-saving programs that can represent great cost savings for you and can help system builders add value to their hardware and services.

IMPORTANT TECHINCAL NOTE ABOUT OEM AND DSP SOFTWARE:

OEM and DSP operating system software from Microsoft cannot be installed as an Upgrade, unless the old hard drive has been formatted or you are installing a new formatted hard drive. If you format your existing hard drive in order to install your new operating system, you cannot use the original manufacturer’s recovery disk before loading the new operating system. You can load the new operating system without using the original manufacturer’s recovery disk. Most or all of the component drivers should be located on the new Windows CD and therefore your recovery disk (if you have one) is not required. CLICK HERE for formatting and partitioning hard drive information.

OEM and DSP non-operating system software (such as Microsoft Office, Works Suite, WordPerfect, etc.) also cannot be installed over a previous version as an Upgrade. Installation of newer versions of OEM and DSP software on hard drives where older versions were previously installed will add updated system .dll’s and .ocx’s which will render the older version inoperable. We recommend that you back-up your old files on some reliable media such as CD-R, ZIP disk, or floppy disks and then UN-INSTALL your previous software version before installing the newer OEM or DSP version. You may also purchase a retail box upgrade version (if available) which will install over a previous older version and transfer your older files into the newer version. Most manufacturers allow upgrades only from versions that are 2 versions old.

MegalosSkylaki · 03-22-2002, 08:14 PM

In other context, DSP usually means Digital Signal Processor like in a "hard modem" that does its own processing on-card , rather than send it ti the CPU of the mobo (HSP=Host Signal Processing)as in a "soft" modem that relies on SW and CPU.

Just a FYI reminder--most folkes know this already I'm sure.

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P.S. Very Useful Info, SickPup404

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deadlypants · 03-22-2002, 08:42 PM

Thanks a lot for the help! It seems that the simplest information is the hardest to find on the internet...

AzKidd69 · 03-22-2002, 08:50 PM

dealypants sometimes it can be the simple things that you can never find but a long crytic error message can be found 1000 times

MegalosSkylaki · 03-25-2002, 10:13 PM

Err..What does ECCP stand for ?

DOOOG

cerberus666 · 03-25-2002, 10:40 PM

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cerberus666 · 03-25-2002, 10:46 PM

also what megaslosskylaki said ... some more stuff on DSP

Short for digital signal processing, which refers to manipulating analog information, such as sound or photographs that has been converted into a digital form. DSP also implies the use of a data compression technique.

When used as a noun, DSP stands for digital signal processor, a special type of coprocessor designed for performing the mathematics involved in DSP. Most DSPs are programmable, which means that they can be used for manipulating different types of information, including sound, images, and video