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Poll: Did you pay for Windows?
(Vote): Yes
(Vote): NO
Simple poll? hum...i was wondering....hum.correct me if im wrong but are people who use a cracked version of windows only those who built their PC's from individual parts? Since i guess when you buy a complete PC from a store 99% of the time it comes with windows anyway so you don't have the choice?
What about updates, when you crack it, is it possible to have SP3 and all those other microsoft updates ( i dont know if they're important or not but its just to feel good)
My dad told me he cracks everything unless its windows cuz he wants the updates ^__^
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I haven't paid for Windows, but I get it issued via. my university for free.
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you get free windows xp pro sp2 and windows vista business if you go to university, at least it is that way here
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my target audience was mostly gamers at their house ^_^
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yes...came with my laptop when i purchased it
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Cayman Islands24199 Posts
only on the laptop, but that is more incidental than intentional.
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Kennigit
Canada19447 Posts
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once.
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On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?!
yeah but like i said, most geeks out there (at TL), built their PC from parts ^________^
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when i made my pc i bought vista from school for like 25 bucks, and the new office for a little more it think.
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legal and free from my university
edit: and a kennigit seriously? Is it even possible to have less than 3 applications running at the same time? I mean all that stuff that usually runs in the background, like antivirus, messenger and so on. I can't really believe that they will bring out such a version.
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illegal copy
sue me microsoft
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I use cracked copies of almost everything.
And there are student and enterprise versions of XP that work as normal versions, meaning you can update them, use windows programs like media player 11, IE7 or 8, etc...
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I have a weird XP beta with no SP1/2/3.
But i could have vistacrap for free because i'm a student.
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No, got it from school for free.
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I have cracked version of windows. Windows 7 looks like a good buy imo.
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On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once.
Wait what?? Can you link me to a source?
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Nope, bought my PC w/o OS and had a friend come over and install it.
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yes always come with my purchased pc's
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Technically, yes.
Got two XP Pro and a Vista Biz for free through my University (they signed something with MSFT), bought an extra copy of XP Pro for $25.
So, yes, all of my computers run on legit MS OS.
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Calgary25980 Posts
On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once.
This is misinformed.
There are basically five versions (possibly six) but they aren't all for personal users. These names aren't accurate, they're just what I've renamed them without looking it up:
- Basic (only for developing countries)
- Professional (Like XP Home)
- Complete (Like XP Pro)
- Enterprise 1 (For businesses)
- Enterprise 2 (For large businesses)
So it comes down to a choice between XP Home and Pro for 99% of the community. I can find the Shacknews discussion if you want.
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Yup, I'm currently running a completely legal copy of Windows XP.
HOWEVER, my new computer arrives tomorrow, and I'll need Vista 64-bit to get full use of my 4GB of RAM. And I'm not paying for that.
@Centric: That would be the Starter Edition. It's meant for low-end computers and "price-sensitive consumers". Basically poor people's Windows. (Source)
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United States17042 Posts
On February 05 2009 04:16 Chill wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once. This is misinformed. There are basically five versions (possibly six) but they aren't all for personal users. These names aren't accurate, they're just what I've renamed them without looking it up: - Basic (only for developing countries) - Professional (Like XP Home) - Complete (Like XP Pro) - Enterprise 1 (For businesses) - Enterprise 2 (For large businesses) So it comes down to a choice between XP Home and Pro for 99% of the community. I can find the Shacknews discussion if you want.
six, off this source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/windows-7-skus-announced-yes-your-worst-nightmare-has-come-to/2
straight from the website:
+ Show Spoiler +
Windows 7 Starter
* Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
* Missing Aero UI tweaks
* Limited to 3 simultaneous applications
Windows 7 Home Basic (Vista equivalent: $200)
* Only available in emerging markets
* Missing Aero UI tweaks
Windows 7 Home Premium (Vista equivalent: $260)
* Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
* Includes Aero UI tweaks
* Features multi-touch capabilities
* Adds "premium" games
* Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
* Can create home network groups
Windows 7 Professional (Vista equivalent: $300)
* Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
* Includes all features of Premium
* Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
* Adds Mobility Center
* Adds Presentation Mode
Windows 7 Enterprise
* Available only in volume licenses
* Includes all features of Professional
* Adds Branch Cache
* Adds Direct Access
* Adds BitLocker
Windows 7 Ultimate (Vista equivalent: $320)
* Limited OEM and retail availability
* Includes all features of Enterprise
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United States17042 Posts
oh, and I used to use the copy of xp that came with both my laptop and my desktop, until I had to reformat. then i couldn't find the disks. So technically I have the right number of keys.
I actually think that most people have enough licenses to cover all of their computers, as one comes with each computer. You can also downgrade from vista to xp as part of the license, but you cannot run xp pro on a home computer. I'm guessing that more people have licenses to run their os than you would think.
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T.O.P.
Hong Kong4685 Posts
On February 05 2009 04:20 klizzer wrote:And Windows Starter edition is a total joke ;d From wiki: + Show Spoiler +and is limited to running only three applications simultaneously
I believe it's intended for netbooks and 3rd world countries.
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Northern Ireland22208 Posts
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I have purchased it at least three times before, but I don't know where the install shit is.
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Well technically it was paid for with the system I bought 5 years ago. But I just recycled it into my custom comp. Although I would probably never pay for windows anyways, I can get legitimate serials to install a new version.
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Came with the laptop but can't be bothered going through activation so I just use an activation crack, and updates still work.
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On February 05 2009 04:49 T.O.P. wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 04:20 klizzer wrote:And Windows Starter edition is a total joke ;d From wiki: + Show Spoiler +and is limited to running only three applications simultaneously I believe it's intended for netbooks and 3rd world countries.
It's for 'emerging markets' as it is written in the link under my spoiler 
[So, yeah, 'rich' countries won't get this version]
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There should be a third option for "not paying but still using a legal version" since a lot of students have the possibility to get a free version of both XP and Vista.
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51454 Posts
I have an OEM version so technically yes.
Going to 'get' Windows 7 on my new laptop when I get it, somehow.
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windows 7 will technically have 6 versions but mainstream users will only decide between home or pro. i don't know why people complain anyway, it's nice to have versions with less so it's less bloated.
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eh how do you get it for free
let alone "free from the university" wth?
paid $100 or something for mine
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I paid for it, but probably only because I bought a laptop where it was already installed.
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thedeadhaji
39489 Posts
I was lazy so i just bought a machine.
I think I've bought windows 98 and 95 in the past, but never XP / Vista
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Calgary25980 Posts
On February 05 2009 04:28 GHOSTCLAW wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 04:16 Chill wrote:On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once. This is misinformed. There are basically five versions (possibly six) but they aren't all for personal users. These names aren't accurate, they're just what I've renamed them without looking it up: - Basic (only for developing countries) - Professional (Like XP Home) - Complete (Like XP Pro) - Enterprise 1 (For businesses) - Enterprise 2 (For large businesses) So it comes down to a choice between XP Home and Pro for 99% of the community. I can find the Shacknews discussion if you want. six, off this source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/windows-7-skus-announced-yes-your-worst-nightmare-has-come-to/2straight from the website: + Show Spoiler +
Windows 7 Starter
* Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
* Missing Aero UI tweaks
* Limited to 3 simultaneous applications
Windows 7 Home Basic (Vista equivalent: $200)
* Only available in emerging markets
* Missing Aero UI tweaks
Windows 7 Home Premium (Vista equivalent: $260)
* Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
* Includes Aero UI tweaks
* Features multi-touch capabilities
* Adds "premium" games
* Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
* Can create home network groups
Windows 7 Professional (Vista equivalent: $300)
* Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
* Includes all features of Premium
* Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
* Adds Mobility Center
* Adds Presentation Mode
Windows 7 Enterprise
* Available only in volume licenses
* Includes all features of Professional
* Adds Branch Cache
* Adds Direct Access
* Adds BitLocker
Windows 7 Ultimate (Vista equivalent: $320)
* Limited OEM and retail availability
* Includes all features of Enterprise
ok, so basically:
1 - does nothing
2 - not for north america
3 - viable
4 - viable
5 - businesses
6 - businesses
so its kind of silly saying SIX CHOICES when theres legitimately 2.
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Currently using two legitimate copies of Windows, a Windows XP Home bought from Newegg and the current Windows 7 x64 beta.
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Yes, technically, comes with a pre-made rig.
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I bought vista when I bought parts for my computer, the store had a thing where vista was like 75% off if you buy more than 100$ in computer parts.
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is awesome32274 Posts
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you can get the updates just fine.
And right now win 7 is in open beta... it's a free-windows-user's dream
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My copy is legal; just used at least 15 times.
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On February 05 2009 06:07 Kerensky wrote:
eh how do you get it for free
let alone "free from the university" wth?
paid $100 or something for mine
MSDN Academic Alliance
http://msdn.microsoft.com/sv-se/academic/default(en-us).aspx
Pretty much offers students free downloads for most Microsoft products with the one big exception being the Office bundle. Of course this only works if your school signed up for it MSDN AA. I don't know about Windows 7, but the did offer Vista right after its release.
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Came for free with my computer. I'll never pay for it again. Windows XP to the death baby!
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I torrented all my Windows. I probably bought one legitimately 5 years ago
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nope, never had legal one.
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Germany2762 Posts
i did and i didn't.
here on my pc i have got home premium which was installed when i bought the computer.
on my laptop i use business, which i downloaded via msdnaal.
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I paid for it on my laptop, but as for the other 10 computers in my house over the years...
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United States20661 Posts
I paid for one copy of Vista, one copy of XP, one copy of Win2K; downloaded a copy of Win2K, and... Win ME
 ((((
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u gotta skate8152 Posts
Downloaded mine when I built my PC.
These days you buy a PC from a store and you don't get a copy of Windows even though you've paid for it. What the hell? Someone explain pls.
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Legal free uni copy(my father's), etc.
On February 05 2009 08:27 KizZBG wrote:
These days you buy a PC from a store and you don't get a copy of Windows even though you've paid for it. What the hell? Someone explain pls.
Stores do give you the CD key for your installation, you just need to get a CD of the correct version if you want to make use of it. Which is way harder than it needs to be.
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I run linux on all my machines here, so...no.
Technically it came with one of the laptops, so I guess I purchased it indirectly?
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u gotta skate8152 Posts
A friend bought a laptop from a major PC store in the UK with Vista installed. He didn't get a Vista installation disk, say if he wanted to reinstall the OS after a format or install it the again after changing the HDD etc. I think he got some recovery disk though if I remember correctly but I don't know exactly what it does. That was it.
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Bought it for $5 at my university computer store, they have a deal with Windows to sell this stuff for cheap to students
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Depends what kind of Windows your talking about. I currently am on Windows Vista Eternity 2009 edition atm. Its a "pirated" windows vista that was ramped up by this guy with a ton of modifications made that makes it so much more better. It's for free via torrent :/ So i guess no. I didnt pay for it
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wait, you have to pay for it?
I just dl one of those UE versions. Pretty good so far, and they come with drivers and a loooooooot of programs.
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9070 Posts
my laptop came with xp home and I left it that way. The only program I would never pay for is photoshop- the prize is outrageous. CS4 extended is like 1400 euros
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came with this pc, but most of the time i used cracked version
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I bought mine and got it slightly cheaper because I bundled it with some other stuff. I was building my own computer and I didn't want to mess around.
I did/do already have Windows XP so I suppose I coudl've installed that then torrented vista home premium (is that even possible?) but I didn't care that much.
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I bought a computer with Vista 64 bit, but I duel partitioned my hard drive and got an XP cd from a friend with a key he torrented. lol
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how does microsoft make money with them losing so much money from people not buying windows? O_o
Btw little question here. Why isn't there a thread about this for macs? *cough*macs suck*cough*
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This is my first computer using a cracked version of XP. My previous computer was pre-packaged with XP home. My current computer was built part by part and I didn't pay for an OS - a friend of mine gave me a really cool cracked version that cuts out a bunch of junk I would have taken out myself personally anyways.
And yes, updates work perfectly without a problem.
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bought it for about 15$...
o.o
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On February 05 2009 11:33 Racenilatr wrote:
how does microsoft make money with them losing so much money from people not buying windows? O_o
300 TL members can is being statistically significant sample of Microsoft's consumer base?
Also, wtf is with that 3 applications running at the same time limit for one of the Windows 7 SKUs? That's quite possibly the most retarded thing I've ever heard.
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Laptop came with XP, but I'd probably use cracked version anyway if it didn't. All my games are either freeware or dled with the exception of my first copy of sc :D
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On February 05 2009 12:54 armed_ wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 11:33 Racenilatr wrote:
how does microsoft make money with them losing so much money from people not buying windows? O_o 300 TL members can is being statistically significant sample of Microsoft's consumer base? Also, wtf is with that 3 applications running at the same time limit for one of the Windows 7 SKUs? That's quite possibly the most retarded thing I've ever heard.
Why do people keep failing to read that the Windows 7 that only allows 3 apps open at once will be availible ONLY in DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
I was shocked a first too though.
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On February 05 2009 16:26 Fontong wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 12:54 armed_ wrote:On February 05 2009 11:33 Racenilatr wrote:
how does microsoft make money with them losing so much money from people not buying windows? O_o 300 TL members can is being statistically significant sample of Microsoft's consumer base? Also, wtf is with that 3 applications running at the same time limit for one of the Windows 7 SKUs? That's quite possibly the most retarded thing I've ever heard. Why do people keep failing to read that the Windows 7 that only allows 3 apps open at once will be availible ONLY in DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; I was shocked a first too though.
Oh yeah? How did that happen? You were shocked at first because it was retarded, and then you realized it didn't affect you, which made it less retarded?
On topic,
The only Windows systems I've ever bought were Windows 3.1 and Win ME. ME is enough reason to stop buying Windows altogether. (I run linux now.)
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On February 05 2009 17:10 .Ix wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 16:26 Fontong wrote:On February 05 2009 12:54 armed_ wrote:On February 05 2009 11:33 Racenilatr wrote:
how does microsoft make money with them losing so much money from people not buying windows? O_o 300 TL members can is being statistically significant sample of Microsoft's consumer base? Also, wtf is with that 3 applications running at the same time limit for one of the Windows 7 SKUs? That's quite possibly the most retarded thing I've ever heard. Why do people keep failing to read that the Windows 7 that only allows 3 apps open at once will be availible ONLY in DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; I was shocked a first too though. Oh yeah? How did that happen? You were shocked at first because it was retarded, and then you realized it didn't affect you, which made it less retarded?
makes sense from a business perspective. you're gonna have to lower the price for developing countries obviously so you'll have to introduce some limit to the cheaper OS or else some smart guy is gonna take a fully operational windows OS that is sold to his country for 50% the price and just buy a bunch and resell over ebay.
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It comes with it on laptop. and before than it's hm.. in china I used pirate
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Downloaded XP Pro. Got Windows 98 with my comp when I bought it, but after a while it wasn't really up to date.
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didn't bought it... srry MS
but I think I'm ok with it since I boguht a Microsoft mouse 
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On February 05 2009 19:41 mahnini wrote:
makes sense from a business perspective. you're gonna have to lower the price for developing countries obviously so you'll have to introduce some limit to the cheaper OS or else some smart guy is gonna take a fully operational windows OS that is sold to his country for 50% the price and just buy a bunch and resell over ebay.
That doesn't make the SKU any less retarded.
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By the way you're not really getting it free from the university either. Unless youre on a full ride scholarship
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I got a dell laptop at discount through my university (Like 1/3 of the price or something) with XP pre installed. I mostly use Ubuntu on it now though and I haven't bought Windows for my last two stationary computers that I built from parts.
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nehh... a friend come and install my windows
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I got Windows XP 32 and 64 bit from my university... for 5 bucks.
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On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once.
i thought xp had more versions
still if what you said about the lowest version is true then it sounds gay , who would purposely limit the number of apps run at one time??
im sticking with xp for as long as i possibly can
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On February 05 2009 11:33 Racenilatr wrote:
how does microsoft make money with them losing so much money from people not buying windows? O_o
Because 1: All businesses have to pay for windows on their machines
2: whenever someone buys a computer from a company like dell that has windows included, that means dell paid microsoft for that copy of windows to be on the computer.
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Russian Federation4235 Posts
I generally tend to use open-source (and, therefore, completely free) software, but I guess I'm too used to my XP Pro to switch an operating system completely. Mainly it's because I sometimes still play high-end games (like the newer King's Bounty or other) that have troubles running emulated under Wine or any virtual machine and some software I like is also unavailable under Linux. But I guess Windows itself is one of the few pieces of software I use but don't have a license to.
This is the golden age of open source software. You can find open source equivalents to practically every commercial product on the market (excluding monsters like SAP or Oracle), namely OpenOffice, various programming IDE's, VirtualBox, JRE, Apache, Asterisk, FreeBSD servers and so on. If only people in gamedev started developing portable games, I'd say Linux would take over the gamer market very soon.
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xp pro corporate torrent hi5
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well when I bought my new computer it was either get windows XP or windows Vista, so I got vista.. does that count? Cuz I already voted NO.
My work laptop came with ... well Linux, then I had to put Windows on... long story.
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Well I paid for windows when I bought the tower I have now but it's not the windows I purchased it with. My pc didn't include a recovery disk which was funny b/c I guess compaq didn't think I would need to do any reformatting. But now I am using a version I got from my university friends.
So my point is I have university friends that gimme theirs....
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Wow, a lot of people pay for windows!
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Windows 7 Beta! Free stuff
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I misread the title. I thought it said "did you know you pay for Windows?"
I thought it was going to be a poll about whether people knew the copy of Windows that comes with a computer isn't free, but is included in the overall cost. A lot of people think it is free :-/
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I bought Windows 3.11 and MSDOS 6.22 for my first computer. Come to think of it, those are the only software I've ever paid for :s
What about updates, when you crack it, is it possible to have SP3 and all those other microsoft updates ( i dont know if they're important or not but its just to feel good)
WinXP automatic updates work with a "non-legit" cd-key, no cracking needed. If you want manual updates from microsoft.com or want to use IE7 you need a crack for "windows genuine advantage validation".
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Well, yes and no.... mine's a legit copy I received from someone who owed me a favor.
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On February 06 2009 19:33 Hot77.iEy wrote:
I bought Windows 3.11 and MSDOS 6.22 for my first computer. Come to think of it, those are the only software I've ever paid for :s
you didnt even pay for starcraft? pretty sad dude...
anyway how much does windows cost in China compared to the US etc? , im interested to know
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I've got a cracked XP with preinstalled SP2 and it updates just fine. I just gotta skip a microsoft authentication tool and it's all perfect.
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I have not, but I use linux so meh..
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few legal, few no so much...
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custom made my laptop and then got windows 7 beta to use as OS so I didn't have to pay for windows =]
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On February 05 2009 04:30 GHOSTCLAW wrote:
oh, and I used to use the copy of xp that came with both my laptop and my desktop, until I had to reformat. then i couldn't find the disks. So technically I have the right number of keys.
I actually think that most people have enough licenses to cover all of their computers, as one comes with each computer. You can also downgrade from vista to xp as part of the license, but you cannot run xp pro on a home computer. I'm guessing that more people have licenses to run their os than you would think.
If you read the Microsoft EULA you will discover that when you buy a laptop with Windows for example, the license is only legally valid on that hardware.
If you buy a spare part desktop you'll be able to use the Windows (if it's not one of these horrible recovery CDs) but it won't be legal.
Having the right number of licenses is one thing but it doesn't necessarily make legit.
(I'm on Linux)
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Germany2896 Posts
On February 07 2009 01:25 Beamo wrote:
If you read the Microsoft EULA you will discover that when you buy a laptop with Windows for example, the license is only legally valid on that hardware.
If you buy a spare part desktop you'll be able to use the Windows (if it's not one of these horrible recovery CDs) but it won't be legal.
Depends on your jurisdiction. In Germany that clause is invalid, you may even sell OEM versions of windows(at least as a private person).
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I got about 2 versions of vista free from the University, and XP SP3 also. So no.
But I am using licensed versions on both my desktop and my laptop.
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I prefer an illegal cracked windows over a legit one.
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On February 09 2009 09:27 liosama wrote:
I prefer an illegal cracked windows over a legit one.
enjoy your botnet
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why would you if you don't have a business?
throwing money away.
even if u have business small business should just use linux and Open Office.
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On February 09 2009 09:33 peidongyang wrote:
why would you if you don't have a business?
throwing money away.
even if u have business small business should just use linux and Open Office.
enjoy your horrible productivity
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On February 05 2009 20:50 .Ix wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 19:41 mahnini wrote:
makes sense from a business perspective. you're gonna have to lower the price for developing countries obviously so you'll have to introduce some limit to the cheaper OS or else some smart guy is gonna take a fully operational windows OS that is sold to his country for 50% the price and just buy a bunch and resell over ebay.
That doesn't make the SKU any less retarded.
would you rather get chraged $300 for parts of an OS you dont even use like IIS or remote desktop? or would you drop however much from the price and have a OS that is cheaper and you would never know the difference?
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I had to pay for my windows because I didn't have a previous OS installed so I couldn't start up my comp to install windows for free. T_T
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On February 09 2009 09:36 mahnini wrote:
would you rather get chraged $300 for parts of an OS you dont even use like IIS or remote desktop? or would you drop however much from the price and have a OS that is cheaper and you would never know the difference?
No. I would rather get a different OS and not get charged anything for it. Linux is free, you know.
Do you honestly think people won't notice the difference that a 3-app limit would make?
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On February 09 2009 09:33 mahnini wrote:Show nested quote +On February 09 2009 09:27 liosama wrote:
I prefer an illegal cracked windows over a legit one.
enjoy your botnet
pfft
enjoy your bloated copy of windows then
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On February 10 2009 21:11 .Ix wrote:Show nested quote +On February 09 2009 09:36 mahnini wrote:
would you rather get chraged $300 for parts of an OS you dont even use like IIS or remote desktop? or would you drop however much from the price and have a OS that is cheaper and you would never know the difference? No. I would rather get a different OS and not get charged anything for it. Linux is free, you know. Do you honestly think people won't notice the difference that a 3-app limit would make?
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/65877.html
lol
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Many ppl get a legal version for free so this poll kinda fails. Should have that option to.
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On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once.
I will do exactly what I intended to, which will be exactly the same as Windows Vista - I won't install it on my computer.
And if MS will cut support to XP and nothing will be realeased for it, then byebye new games for me.
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On February 10 2009 23:33 Amber[LighT] wrote:Show nested quote +On February 10 2009 21:11 .Ix wrote:On February 09 2009 09:36 mahnini wrote:
would you rather get chraged $300 for parts of an OS you dont even use like IIS or remote desktop? or would you drop however much from the price and have a OS that is cheaper and you would never know the difference? No. I would rather get a different OS and not get charged anything for it. Linux is free, you know. Do you honestly think people won't notice the difference that a 3-app limit would make? http://www.technewsworld.com/story/65877.htmllol
Haha, at my university we only used Fedora, OpenOffice and Thunderbird during classes. How sad ^_^
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I bought my computer with the XP downgrade, saving me 145 USD, and then just downloaded TinyVista.
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there's no windows on my computer
oh noes how am I using the internet o_o
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On February 11 2009 00:08 Manit0u wrote:Show nested quote +On February 05 2009 03:48 Kennigit wrote:
Seems like most new computers come with it pre-installed. A better question is what are you going to do when Windows 7 comes out in 6 versions. Seriously 6!?!?!?! The lowest edition Windows 7 SE only allows 3 apps open at once. I will do exactly what I intended to, which will be exactly the same as Windows Vista - I won't install it on my computer. And if MS will cut support to XP and nothing will be realeased for it, then byebye new games for me. Edit: Show nested quote +On February 10 2009 23:33 Amber[LighT] wrote:On February 10 2009 21:11 .Ix wrote:On February 09 2009 09:36 mahnini wrote:
would you rather get chraged $300 for parts of an OS you dont even use like IIS or remote desktop? or would you drop however much from the price and have a OS that is cheaper and you would never know the difference? No. I would rather get a different OS and not get charged anything for it. Linux is free, you know. Do you honestly think people won't notice the difference that a 3-app limit would make? http://www.technewsworld.com/story/65877.htmllol Haha, at my university we only used Fedora, OpenOffice and Thunderbird during classes. How sad ^_^
XP is suported until April 2009.
Then only critical flaws will be corrected until April 2014
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i bought it and have DLed version
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