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WinXP SP2 OEM From Newegg
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baw
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Apr 7, 2006, 02:38 PM
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Custra...82E16837102062

It is an OEM copy of XP SP2 for half the cost of a boxed version. I'm thinking this should work with Boot Camp, correct?
     
mduell
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Apr 7, 2006, 03:07 PM
 
Yes, it will work.

If you don't need the extras Pro has (remote desktop host, join domains, etc) you can save another $50ish with Home.
     
chadseld
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Apr 7, 2006, 03:25 PM
 
Just note. With the OEM version, once it is 'activated' on a particular computer, it can not be transfered to a different computer. So, if you sell your intel iMac and buy an intel iBook, you will have to buy another copy of XP.

I still think going OEM is the best deal. In the above scenario, you are out no more $$ than the cost of XP Retail and you can run XP on two computers.
If your computer stops responding for a long time, turn it off and then back on. - Microsoft
     
tooki
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Apr 7, 2006, 03:32 PM
 
Please use existing threads.

tooki
     
   
 
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