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[RadioHead84]

Ok, I am building a computer and need an OS..

I am thinknig the xp Pro but I am confused on the pricing. On new egg it is 139 but when i go to my college which is suppose to be cheaper its like 229! I am confused on why if it is suppose to be cheaper for college students it isnt.

also is there anywhere else i can find it for cheaper?

Or i could just go for home....All pro really has is remote desktop right? There are some good programs taht do the same thing.

 

[imported_Stin]

6 dollars at University of Texas..

 

[John]

Call the college bookstore and ask them for the student pricing.

 

[RVN]

Originally posted by: RadioHead84


Or i could just go for home....All pro really has is remote desktop right? There are some good programs taht do the same thing.

XP Pro offers alot more like hyper-threading and dual processor support. Check out the Windows XP Comparison Guide.

The Home vs. Pro question has been beaten to death here ...do a search.

-from the current Langalist Newsletter
"...it (XP Home) lacks some features that Microsoft thought wouldn't be useful to Home users. In some cases, Microsoft was wrong. Some of Pro's networking features, for example, are very useful on larger home-use LANs."

"My general advice has been and remains: If the money isn't a problem, get XP Pro/Full because it gives you the most flexibility, features, and support life."

 

[RadioHead84]

Originally posted by: Stin
6 dollars at University of Texas..

Are you serious?

 

[Justin216]

I'm a CS student at WV Wesleyan..we get XP Pro for free

 

[bsobel]

XP Pro offers alot more like hyper-threading and dual processor support. Check out the Windows XP Comparison Guide.
The Home vs. Pro question has been beaten to death here ...do a search.

Just a clarification, XP Home does support hyper-threading
Bill

 

[mrSHEiK124]

because, that 229 price is for a retail copy, 139 is for OEM, OEM is the one w/ the COA Sticker and one use policy, its made to be used with one pc and only one pc

 

[RadioHead84]

whats WV Wesleyan..


hmmm i need to look into this XP Pro thing...Maybe my bro can get it for free....he goes to udel.

 

[RadioHead84]

I am right in saying that if you installed windows on one computer..you cant install it on another.

right?

 

[Ogi]

that's what the law says

Ogi

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: RadioHead84
I am right in saying that if you installed windows on one computer..you cant install it on another.
right?

You can, but you need to either a) remove it from the first computer or b) obtain a second license.

Bill

 

[RadioHead84]

what good would be removing it...and it bet it costs the same to get a second liscense

 

[OZEE]

Originally posted by: sheik124
because, that 229 price is for a retail copy, 139 is for OEM, OEM is the one w/ the COA Sticker and one use policy, its made to be used with one pc and only one pc

The 229 is also for one and only one PC... You just get a fancy box and book with it.