Dell OEM Windows XP

Earlier this morning I posted a similar message in a different NG but
haven't received any replies. Maybe it wasn't the best group to post in; so
I thought I'd try here.

I'm in the process of assembling everything I need for an socket 939 build.
This morning I saw these OS CDs on Pricewatch, Amazon redirect and
elsewhere - sometimes as
HP/Compaq - for around $50. These are presented as full OEM versions w/o COA
but fully legitimate versions of Windows that can be used for a clean
install on any machine.

Has anyone ever purchased one of these? Are they really legitimate? How do
these vendor's obtain these and sell them so cheap? I understand that there
are no manuals, support, etc.. but are they still eligible for updates under
MS new verification scheme?

TIA,

Wayne


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