Re: ITCHING for x64!!

You were asking about 64 bit and my answers were about 64 bit.
I was not referring to what you have.
I was referring to 64 bit.
64 bit is OEM only.

Your reference to Maximum PC is not really good since to me they are not
very good at what they attempt to do.
The information you seem to have gotten from Maximum PC is half truths, one
of the reasons I do not like them.
Talk to your dealer for details and full truth of the exchange and if they
will participate.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
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"daygo140" <daygo140@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:FA3F213F-DA38-4BDC-86FD-E47ABA1D86D7@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Where on earth did you get the idea that my version of PRO was an OEM
> version, for starters? It is NOT.
>
> Secondly, I believe whether it being OEM or not has no bearing. What does
> is whether it is PRO or HOME. It needs to be PRO.
>
> According to MAXIMUMpc the current issue, MS is offering an exchange
> program. You will be able to exchange your 32 bit license for a 64 bit
> license then download the upgrade. They will use software to authenticate
> your version before you download. This tells me as long as XP PRO is
> running
> on your system, OEM or retail, you'll be able to upgrade. No middleman
> involved, i.e. your dealer/manufacturer.
>
> OBVIOUSLY MVP's are misinformed and don't get informed any more than the
> regular customer.
>
>
>
> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" wrote:
>
>> Talk to your dealer for both answers.
>> Since it is OEM, they will have a better idea as to when they will get it
>> assuming they want to sell it.
>>
>> There have been strong rumours that there will be an exchange program of
>> some kind.
>> But it is probably at the discretion of the OEM you bought 32 bit and 64
>> bit.
>> Since it is OEM only, Most likely Microsoft will not be directly involved
>> with the end users.
>>
>> --
>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar
>> In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "daygo140" <daygo140@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:FDBE2BA0-B40D-455B-895F-BCE24A62A32B@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >I heard the x64 is coming VERY soon! WHEN??? Also is it true as long
>> >as
>> >you
>> > have XP Pro that you can swap your 32 bit license for the 64 bit
>> > version
>> > free
>> > of charge?
>> >
>> > WHEN????


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