Need New OS

[YODA74]

which is better if I'm going to go Xp I want the best of the two? And maybe a little explanation on why you think one is better than the other?



Microsoft Windows XP Pro Retail Box Full Version E85-01011 e85-00086


Retail Price: $309.00
Our Sale Price: $225.00


OR

Microsoft Windows XP PRO oem dsp full version


Retail Price: $299.00
Our Sale Price: $135.99


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Death has come to our windows.

-- Jeremiah 9:21
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YODA74@windows-sucks.com

[This message has been edited by YODA74 (edited 03-31-2002).]

[Rick]

With the Retail you get Phone tech support from Microsoft.
With the OEM you don’t.
Your tech support is supposed to be provided by the company that assembled the system using the OEM version.
Other than that They are the exact same O/S

[Whyzman]

Yoda,

I think the only difference lies in "support" rendered directly from MS with the Retail version and no support if you go OEM. It is my understanding that with the discount in price for the OEM resellers, they pick up the tech-support in exchange. The question would be, does the OEM reseller have a capable tech support?

Big question would then be...do you need the tech support from MS or the OEM?

I don't know if there are any manuals involved with the Retail version...I doubt if you'd get them with the OEM.

Yeah, and what Rick said! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif



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[This message has been edited by Whyzman (edited 03-31-2002).]

[YODA74]

Well the reason I asked is I'm getting ready to start pumping a lot of money into this new system, and I do not want to make any mistakes on buying or paying more for something i don't really need. everything i have been shopping for is all OEM from processors to floppyies, as far as teck support I have all that I need here at the forums http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif the only thing I do want that is retail would be the processor AMD xp1800+( if i can find one) and the Mobo (which I can get the Soyo dragon in retail)if it is just the support side thats the difference I can get OEM a lot cheaper just don't want to skimp on the OS,Processor,and Board,ya start talking 2 to 3 grand and my legs get watery, thanks guy's http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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Death has come to our windows.

-- Jeremiah 9:21
(undoubtedly a Biblical reference to a Microsoft product!)

YODA74@windows-sucks.com

[Rick]

Yoda74

One other note,
Unless you intend to build a dualie .
You don’t need the PRO version.
The Home and Pro are the same O/S except for Multiple Processor support
Save a Few More $$

[YODA74]

never really thought of that rick Have enough problems keeping one processor going I like to hot rod but can't afford to burn money.Then i guess I'll look into the home version I can get that at our local Staples on sale.as long as it's not an up-grade.

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Death has come to our windows.

-- Jeremiah 9:21
(undoubtedly a Biblical reference to a Microsoft product!)

YODA74@windows-sucks.com

[buck52]

Here's the MS run down on Home vs. Pro if you have not already seen it

Home vs. Pro (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.asp)

buck

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[Whyzman]

Yoda,

Just a thought, when I was chatting with mjc and Pete on mIrc before building my Father's system I posed the question to them regarding upgrading to XP.

The general idea I got from them was to consider waiting until they come out with the Second Edition XP, so to speak, because of all the patchs necessary for bugs and security right now...well, just a thought! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

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May all your dealings in life be win/win!


Whyzman
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