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    where to buy legal cheap "xp pro oem" software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by cooler, Sep 20, 2005.

  1. cooler

    cooler Notebook Enthusiast

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    Please advise on where to find cheap and legit "xp pro oem" software.

    I've come upon a place called "edirectsoftware.com" selling "xp pro oem" with comparatively low prize. Is it a legitimate software retailer? I've checked it out at BBB and found out that it's a non-member but haven't had any complaint the last several months. Have anyone bought anything from this company?

    Bottom line, how can I find out whether an internet software company is legit or not?
     
    cooler, Sep 20, 2005
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  2. DownByFive

    DownByFive Notebook Consultant

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    Well, their resellerratings.com score is 2.5/10...
     
    DownByFive, Sep 20, 2005
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  3. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The cheapest is at $70~ or so, try eBay or Amazon for unopened boxed versions or OEM versions
     
    coriolis, Sep 20, 2005
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  4. cooler

    cooler Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you, you've just saved me from having a potential headache :D
     
    cooler, Sep 20, 2005
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  5. cooler

    cooler Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, seems like eBay is a good source for nice bargain. :)
     
    cooler, Sep 20, 2005
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  6. tttttada

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    The one my friend bought for $10 at Soho sure wasn't legit, but it works.
     
    tttttada, Sep 20, 2005
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  7. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Also, if you are in University/College or know someone who is, they can buy Edu copies for a discounted price
     
    coriolis, Sep 20, 2005
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  8. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    They won't be getting any more updates.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 21, 2005
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  9. npaladin2000

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    NewEgg.com carries the OEM versions, but will only sell them with hardware (contractual requirements, you see).
     
    npaladin2000, Sep 21, 2005
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  10. olyteddy

    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, I once bought an OEM XP Home from CompUSA. I had to buy some hardware to get it. I bought a $1.99 USB cable, which they assured me was "100% Win XP compatible"... ;)
     
    olyteddy, Sep 21, 2005
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  11. Zandrox

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    How do you get the EDU copies? I go to UBC... never really looked into it or knew you could get cheap copies for being a student.
     
    Zandrox, Sep 21, 2005
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