BB, Dell won't be giving you a thumb drive version of the predictive keyboard. It will be a "extra add on" loaded on the hard drive of the PC, and backed up on a recovery disc. This would allow you to use the program on the Dell PC only. (If you what a portable version, you'll have to buy it from WordLogic.)
This is how they distribute extra "add on software" now.
The retail version is what you see on the thumb drive. For $50 you get a version that is portable. Your not going to get that capability with the Dell version.
FWIW, and FYI, the predictive keyboard does not install on the keyboard itself. It is a software program. No programs are actually loaded on a keyboard. They work thru the operating system on the PC's hard drive, processor and memory.
Believe me. I know what I'm talking about when it comes to PCs. That's my hobby, and I have some Microsoft certification.
But I think you have the concept now. Dell will be selling (or giving) the customer a version of the predictive keyboard software with their new PC. It will not be able to be reproduced and resold beyond Dell's customer. WordLogic will be the maker and seller of the retail version. Licenses for use will be sold to other companies such as cell phone manufacturers, search engine companies (eg: Google) and anyone who can benefit by a predictive keyboard.
This may be more info than you wanted, but you seem like you are a thorough guy who deals in facts and details. GLTY and hope I was of some help.
