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Offline Mustaine

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« Reply #45 on: October 09, 2006, 03:37:05 PM »
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I hedged my bets a bit.  I already bought an extra copy of XP Pro just in case I want to build another system in the next few years and get rid of one of the older comps.
thats not a bad idea...

2 questions:

1. I have a copy, and using it right now. I build a replacement PC, I can still use that one, unless I am mistaken correct? (by building I mean not using the MB / HD / of the current system, all new fresh install, and toss the old stuff)

2. if you buy a new copy, and don't use it for 2 years or so, will it still be able to be activated that long from now?
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« Reply #46 on: October 09, 2006, 03:44:19 PM »
You can use your old copy Mustaine. If electronkic registration gives you trouble, then there is a number you can call to get a new one. You just say that you have moved the copy to a new machine
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« Reply #47 on: October 09, 2006, 03:51:46 PM »
In my case, my Wife is going to need a new computer within 2 years.

Makar, you go right ahead and jump on that bandwagon.
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« Reply #48 on: October 09, 2006, 04:40:07 PM »
Imagine if you had to replace the engine in your car every 4 - 5 years or even sooner.  I can understand replacing the intake or the cam every 2 years just to get more power but if GM or Ford or any of the manufacturers had a built-in "must replace" on the engine...oh the horror....
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« Reply #49 on: October 09, 2006, 04:53:31 PM »
DRM will keep me away from Vista.
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« Reply #50 on: October 09, 2006, 05:12:37 PM »
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1. I have a copy, and using it right now. I build a replacement PC, I can still use that one, unless I am mistaken correct? (by building I mean not using the MB / HD / of the current system, all new fresh install, and toss the old stuff)


That depends on whether it is a retail or OEM version. If its an OEM version the license cannot be transfered.
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« Reply #51 on: October 09, 2006, 05:30:18 PM »
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so what exactly are the differences between xp and vista then?


XP has a lot of its security holes fixed and you can play games on it with 256 meg of ram and a 1 gig processor.
Vista, you can't play any games that arent designed for Vista, and none of the security holes have been fixed yet.
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« Reply #52 on: October 09, 2006, 06:22:29 PM »
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Vista, you can't play any games that arent designed for Vista, and none of the security holes have been fixed yet.


your wrong ... (i suggest you test it befor making that statement)

Vista does play  games its still dx9 capable ... the problem is,,, its like running 3 operating systems at the same time on the same pc .  

other problem coming out with vista is "everything" will have to be microsoft Approved / digitally signed drivers / software ...
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« Reply #53 on: October 09, 2006, 07:24:44 PM »
I read somewhere that everything had to be upgraded in order to play games or even install Vista. If it will run games that play on XP, then the only thing we have to fear is the stuff Skuzzy talked about and the security holes :) I bet the hackers are gonna have a fiel day with Vista.
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« Reply #54 on: October 09, 2006, 07:27:58 PM »
I'm a Mook as well.
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« Reply #55 on: October 09, 2006, 07:29:34 PM »
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I'm a Mook as well.

HUH?
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« Reply #56 on: October 09, 2006, 07:31:12 PM »
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Yep, OEM's will be the first victims for sure.  To keep the cost down, you can bet they will only be offering the Home or Home Premium versions.

I hedged my bets a bit.  I already bought an extra copy of XP Pro just in case I want to build another system in the next few years and get rid of one of the older comps.


I'll just keep getting computers from pawn shops LOL
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« Reply #57 on: October 09, 2006, 08:46:33 PM »
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HUH?



"MS will be spending just shy of $1 billion U.S. dollars on the ad and marketing campaign for Vista. Wonder where they got that budget from? Oh yeah, from all us mooks who paid too much for thier OS" -skuzzy
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« Reply #58 on: October 10, 2006, 03:45:04 PM »
Oh, well like I said I got my computer from a pawn shop:) didn't have to buy a windows disk, just delete a bunch of garbage off this thing.
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