question about windows xp

[tokamak]

I've never installed or used xp, but i'm building 2 new comps and have decided to use it. from what i have read here, it seems that i will need to buy 2 copies of xp. is that correct? (btw if it is, i think that really sucks)

bonus question: how much ram does xp need to run well? will 256 cut the mustard?

 

[Goosemaster]

Legally? Yes.


256MB should be fine, but 512MB is great

 

[Amber]

Yes,
256mb is ok 128mb is too low
I use 512mb as a good starting point

 

[KentState]

<< I've never installed or used xp, but i'm building 2 new comps and have decided to use it. from what i have read here, it seems that i will need to buy 2 copies of xp. is that correct? (btw if it is, i think that really sucks) bonus question: how much ram does xp need to run well? will 256 cut the mustard? >>


No matter which verion of Windows you use, you have to purchase 2 copies to be legal. That is also true for all software that you use unless it's freeware.

As far as ram goes, 256 should be fine for most users.

 

[tokamak]

<< No matter which verion of Windows you use, you have to purchase 2 copies to be legal. That is also true for all software that you use unless it's freeware. >>



I'll be darned. I wish I was in the computer software business. What a racket

 

[Night201]

I agree with Kent. 256 should be fine for the average user. I have 1g in mine, because I want it, but also because I use many graphic and video editing software programs at once.