Question about XP Licensing

[2483]

For you guys that have 2 or 3 computers, how did you purchase and install it on these computers legally. I can't imagine buying 3 licenses for 200-300 dollars.

 

[stash]

Good thing it doesn't cost that much then huh 😉

 

[stash]

Ah I think you meant total, not 200-300 each.

Even at 100 bucks, the OS is still going to be one of the cheapest components in the system. A lot of the people around here with multiple computers (or even just one) wouldn't bat an eye at spending 300-400 on a video card every 6 months to a year.

 

[cheesehead]

Originally posted by: stash
Ah I think you meant total, not 200-300 each.

Even at 100 bucks, the OS is still going to be one of the cheapest components in the system. A lot of the people around here with multiple computers (or even just one) wouldn't bat an eye at spending 300-400 on a video card every 6 months to a year.

100$ a liscense for software in still insane.
I'm likely going to move my copy of WinXP from my laptop to my new desktop, and even then only use it for gaming. I detest Microsoft, and would like to see them actually have to follow laws like anyone else.

 

[n0cmonkey]

I have ~12 computers. Of the ones that run only two have Windows on them. The licenses were gifts. 😛

 

[2483]

so the bottom line is i have to just cough up a hundred dollars each then

 

[stash]

100$ a liscense for software in still insane.

There are other options. Nobody is putting a gun to your head to run Windows.

I'm likely going to move my copy of WinXP from my laptop to my new desktop, and even then only use it for gaming

Hope that's not an OEM license.

I detest Microsoft, and would like to see them actually have to follow laws like anyone else.

It's against the law to charge for software now?

 

[2483]

must i buy the retail version or is oem fine

 

[2483]

at newegg
Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2 - OEM $137
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2 - Retail $279

 

[n0cmonkey]

OEM is fine for some people. The license is not transferable from one machine to another, and you are not entitled to much (any?) support from Microsoft.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: 2483
at newegg
Microsoft Windows XP Professional With SP2 - OEM $137
Microsoft Windows XP Professional with SP2 - Retail $279

Do you need Professional over Home?

 

[2483]

no, home oem is about 50 cheaper than pro oem, but is oem ok
i do have 2 gb of ram in one comp but i think that is supported in home

 

[2483]

does support include if i need to call to reactivate
what do i do if i add a vid card or something

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: 2483
no, home oem is about 50 cheaper than pro oem, but is oem ok
i do have 2 gb of ram in one comp but i think that is supported in home

As n0cmonkey said, the only difference between an OEM license and a retail license is that the OEM license is tied to the original machine it is installed on. A retail license can be transferred between machines, so long as there is only one copy installed per license.

XP Home will support 2 GB of RAM.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: 2483
does support include if i need to call to reactivate
what do i do if i add a vid card or something

If you need to call and reactivate, your license type is irrelevant.

You can replace any number of hardware components with an OEM license. Technically, I think that a motherboard upgrade makes it a "new" computer and invalidates the old OEM license.

 

[2483]

thanks, i guess i know what i need to do now

 

[Nothinman]

100$ a liscense for software in still insane.

And you've been developing software for how long?

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Nothinman

100$ a liscense for software in still insane.

And you've been developing software for how long?

Don't show him how much the expensive stuff costs. 😉