View Full Version : XP Pro for 85 bucks
ericcase
08-04-05, 07:38 AM
eDirectSoftware.com
please read carefully ,but it looks good to me.
RedDragonXXX
08-04-05, 08:18 AM
Where was this when I bought my XP Home :bang head
I'm not sure how legit that is because I was always under the assumption you had to buy a component or system with an OEM licensed copy...
ThePCGuy
08-04-05, 10:32 AM
Pinky,
Typically to get around that rule, a small inexpensive piece of hardware is included with the purchase. For me it's usually been a cheap ps/2 mouse. Take care.
- Jim
ajrettke
08-04-05, 10:46 AM
aye, I bought an OEM HP copy of XP pro which is just a branded disc, the data is exactly the same unlike dells OEM. It came with an IDE cable.
lordkosc
08-04-05, 11:06 AM
ooooh , nice deal, but lucky me, as I know someone who works at MS and I can got a Full Retail Version from them for 40 bucks! Weeeeeeeeeeee..........
JTanczos
08-04-05, 01:58 PM
lordkosc, that helps this discussion how exactly? You going to pass those saving on to the classifieds after you get 100 posts or were just bragging?
JT
TekeTorvo
08-04-05, 04:40 PM
Anyone know when Vista will be launched? Wondering if I should buy WinXP Pro. I have WindowsXP Pro Student/teachers edition. I want to slip stream my SATA drivers into it, but with this edition, it ends up too large to fit on a CD-ROM. So alas, I must downgrade to get the luxury I want.
Scott9027
08-04-05, 04:44 PM
Windows Vista is scheduled for release by late 2006.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837116192
$79.95 at newegg, and it's retail.......99 cents shipping.
Cisco Kid
08-04-05, 06:27 PM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837116192
$79.95 at newegg, and it's retail.......99 cents shipping.
upgrade though
pik4chu
08-04-05, 07:10 PM
upgrade though
and its acedemic version.
Typically to get around that rule, a small inexpensive piece of hardware is included with the purchase. For me it's usually been a cheap ps/2 mouse.
Cheaters! :p
Thanks for the info.
Oops, I just realized this post didn't contribute to the good of the thread... sorry JT!
OOops, I just realized I'm wasting even more time now with my explanation about how much my post wasn't benefiting this thread. My deepest apologies to all! (especially JT)
Okay, now I really need to stop typing but I'm feeling so guilty I just feel I have to say something about how damn aweful it is I'm wasting pixelated space with this rubbish. Spank me, pleez!
:rolleyes:
BTW, JT, yeah he was being a braggard for mentioning his inside M$ contacts... so let him. Be the bigger man! :cool: [like I was making sarcastic comments about your sarcastic reply...]
JTanczos
08-04-05, 11:01 PM
LOL.
I was kinda jealous in a way! Ive been trying to make microsoft connections for ages now (who hasnt?). Guess that comment caught me at one of my edgy moments. I tend not to read bragging threads because of that.
JT
Fr3@k3r
08-04-05, 11:10 PM
ooooh , nice deal, but lucky me, as I know someone who works at MS and I can got a Full Retail Version from them for 40 bucks! Weeeeeeeeeeee..........
eh ive gotten 5 copies of XP PRO totally free...
its great going to microsoft playtest labs :)
I was kinda jealous in a way! Ive been trying to make microsoft connections for ages now (who hasnt?). Guess that comment caught me at one of my edgy moments. I tend not to read bragging threads because of that.
You have a good sense of humor :D.
pik4chu
08-08-05, 11:51 AM
eh ive gotten 5 copies of XP PRO totally free...
its great going to microsoft playtest labs :)
Microsoft Gold Partner ftw. 100 liecenses of every OS and application software for me ;)
and to contrbute. jsut remember to purchase some hardware with it and tecnically speaking the software must follow the hardware ;) And academic version you of course must qualify for or its is not considered legit :) Though they would make good gifts to friends in college r going to school that need an upgrade!
How bad is it to use non-legit keys? One of my friends said that when he did windows update a few times it eventually said that his key was not validated or something. What's so bad about that? I'm curious... if it's that bad maybe I'll have him buy this, but I'm just curious what could happen...
PerlAddict
08-08-05, 01:36 PM
Whatever. My great uncle's aunt's cousin's best friend is Bill Gates, and he programmed a special easter egg into IE where if you type my name backwards and put three tildes at the end of it, a flash popup of me doing the Macerana will appear and give me a new license key every time. Coincidentally, that's also apparently the root of many of IE's security flaws - who knew, eh? :D
Back to the discussion of the actual DEAL, I ordered a copy for Dad's computer at home, so we'll see how it goes. The site says it's a Dell-branded disk.
ericcase
08-08-05, 01:43 PM
How bad is it to use non-legit keys? One of my friends said that when he did windows update a few times it eventually said that his key was not validated or something. What's so bad about that? I'm curious... if it's that bad maybe I'll have him buy this, but I'm just curious what could happen...
I have seen the same problem with the xp pro bootleg or (corporate that slipped out) I dont think ms will do anything but I bought the xp home version from edirect for $60 to run until I can make a good decision between pro64 and vista 64. I tried the trial pro 64 and it was great , but i want to compare it to vista before i buy.
ericcase
08-20-05, 04:47 PM
Just got my XP Home in yesterday . OS works fine although it took 7 days instead of 3-6 . I can't complain though considering the free shipping via US postal service and the fact it was only $59.99 .
drenader
08-20-05, 04:55 PM
I get xp pro academic for $10 thru my university, its kinda nice
Illuminus
08-20-05, 05:31 PM
The University of Michigan's computer shop sells it for 10 dollars if you work at UofM or go to the school.
Xtreme Barton
08-20-05, 07:03 PM
How bad is it to use non-legit keys? One of my friends said that when he did windows update a few times it eventually said that his key was not validated or something. What's so bad about that? I'm curious... if it's that bad maybe I'll have him buy this, but I'm just curious what could happen...
i think that the bad part is its not legit ... but enough googling will almost always bring a solution to MS pebble in the road...
PerlAddict
08-20-05, 07:30 PM
Might have my little bro check out UT's store, since he just moved in this weekend.
BTW, we ordered a copy from this eDirectSoftware site. It's a Dell Reinstallation Disk (like the one you can pay $10 to get when buying a Dell computer to reinstall your copy of Windows). Comes with a CD key on the back, but very explicitly states the disk is only to be used on a Dell computer, yada yada.
Key was all I cared about, but the whole thing seemed kinda shady to me.
lordkosc
08-20-05, 07:35 PM
lordkosc, that helps this discussion how exactly? You going to pass those saving on to the classifieds after you get 100 posts or were just bragging?
JT
Just bragging, tho I buy 2 extra copies and sold them on ebay! :cool:
What's different about the academic one?
macklin01
08-21-05, 08:03 PM
Hmmm:
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller9127.html
They don't look too hot to me. -- Paul
PerlAddict
08-21-05, 11:05 PM
Got mine within the specified estimated delivery date (6 days). Just doesn't look "legal" to me, technically. But oh well ... bought it, gonna install it now.
JTanczos
08-22-05, 12:04 AM
Hmmm:
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller9127.html
They don't look too hot to me. -- Paul
Hard to say with only 3 reviews. Too bad those 3 arnt better tho. :(
JT
macklin01
08-22-05, 12:08 AM
Agreed. But between the place being too good to be true and those reviews, I'm awfully wary. -- Paul
Fam Money
08-22-05, 09:53 PM
Got mine within the specified estimated delivery date (6 days). Just doesn't look "legal" to me, technically. But oh well ... bought it, gonna install it now.
How'd it go?
PerlAddict
08-22-05, 10:08 PM
Haven't tried installing it yet. I'll try it with the disk it came with. I already have a copy of WinXP, so really it was just the license I needed, but I figured I might as well try it while reformating isn't a hassle still.
Paying for an OS is so 1990. Fortunately for me, I can just download mine for free, I have no activation crap to deal with, and it's totally legal too.
Tacoman667
08-23-05, 06:31 AM
Paying for an OS is so 1990. Fortunately for me, I can just download mine for free, I have no activation crap to deal with, and it's totally legal too.
:D And you do this how?
squirtle632
08-23-05, 06:40 AM
Linux must likely or is in MS Delevoper Group
I would sooner eat my own internal organs than be in a MS developer group.
Gentoo Linux is what I use mostly (I also have some Debian, Xandros, and FreeBSD).
I refuse to deal with all that activation crap. I'm a hardware junkie, and I'm constantly moving hardware around, reinstalling, tinkering, and otherwise fixing stuff that isn't broken. =p Activation makes me justify myself every time I tinker, so I just started using Linux. Then palladium was announced, and I vowed never to purchase Micro$oft products again.
ericcase
08-25-05, 12:02 AM
Just in case anyone is shopping I just noticed tonight that the price on XP Pro cd only dropped to $80 .
Anyone know if you buy this version if you can trade up to Pro64 through MS for free with this version , cause that would really be sweet if you wanted 64Pro and your not in a big hurry ?
ericcase
08-25-05, 12:51 AM
I bought the XP Home version and it works fine. The windows update validated my key and all the updates work. I am not a software xpert but the only difference that I can find is on the start menu the (Dell Solution Center) near the bottom right ,here's what you find when you choose it
Help and Support
Find answers to your questions, troubleshooting information, and help performing tasks in the Help and Support Center.
Dell Online Support
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