Re: Is this a legit copy of Windows XP?

From: Myron J. Mandell (anonymous_at_msn.com)
Date: 05/15/04


Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 21:24:50 -0700

You don't say if these versions are Home or Pro.
99.98 is a standard, not very good price for Home upgrade.
120 is high for OEM Home, but perhaps a good price for OEM Pro.

If you are putting together a new computer, the OEM version is appropriate.
Otherwise, the Retail Upgrade is generally considered more valuable, as it
can be legally transferred to another computer, and is supported by
Microsoft rather than the computer maker.

Have fun,

Myron

"Kevin Arouza" <kevarouza@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:40992571.0405141950.5bf31022@posting.google.com...
> I am a student and can get the XP upgrade for $99.98 from my
> University store. Now I found the full version on this website for
> $120...I'd rather have the full version than the upgrade for $20 more.
> This description says OEM version. Is this a 100% legal copy or is it
> one of those distributed only with a new PC? I plan to buy a computer
> case from this site so it is being sold along with other computer
> "hardware". Opinions?
>
> http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?id=69
>
> Thanks
> Kevin



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