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    Vista Enterprise?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by i_baked_cookies, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. i_baked_cookies

    i_baked_cookies Notebook Consultant

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    My college is liscenced with Microsoft, so they are getting Vista Enterprise. I can get a copy for like 10 or 20 dollars. From what I've read, Enterprise edition is the same as Business edition with more security stuff (stuff I'll never use). But can I do an upgrade instead of a clean install with Enterprise on my Windows XP Pro system? Is Enterprise for 20 dollars better than a Business upgrade for 200 dollars?
     
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  2. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes.........unless im missing the question. enterprise > business. paying 20 > paying 200.
     
    link1313, Jan 29, 2007
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  3. Cogitatus

    Cogitatus Notebook Geek

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    Typically, universities site-license full versions of software and not upgrades. That said, whether or not you can upgrade "in place" might depend on how your university arranged the site license. It's worth a call to the computer store to find out -- they should be able to tell you right away better than anyone here can.

    On the other hand, there are lots of people on this site who are desperate to do a full install and are just finding out that it's going to cost $$$ more. Maybe you should buy your Enterprise version and set up a trade...?
     
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  4. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    Got mine free through TAP, and it's also on MSDNAA. Dunno, maybe your university's president is a Linux fan.
     
    Gator, Jan 29, 2007
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  5. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    How do I get stuff from MSDNAA? And what is this MSDNAA? :D

    Oh, and what's TAP? XD
     
    Amol, Jan 29, 2007
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    Gator Go Gators!

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    Heh they're acronyms for "your university has ties with MS and gets freebies for its students".
     
    Gator, Jan 29, 2007
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