Apple ID for Mavericks installation if I want to sell machine?

Sorry if this is a silly question, but I still haven't quite come to grips with the download-only software.  If I upgrade my computer to Mavericks using my Apple ID and later sell my computer, is my Apple ID somehow buried in the system?  For example, does Software Update rely on my Apple ID and password to work properly or am I incorrectly attributing an aspect of iOS updates to OS X updates?

Software Update does not use your Apple ID, but the new owner will need it to update all the apps purchased with your Apple ID and to reinstall OS X.
When you are going to sell your Mac, call Apple to deauthorize your Mac from your Apple ID and reinstall the original OS X version that came with your Mac. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5189

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