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Statica · 06-28-2005, 07:24 AM

There is no difference between XP - be it OEM or retail. The only difference is in the lack of Microsoft phone support for OEM products (Microsoft assumes that the OEM will be providing support). If you are buying qualifying hardware, I would recommend going the OEM route.

06-28-2005, 07:24 AM	#3
Statica Premium Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Posts: 9,231	There is no difference between XP - be it OEM or retail. The only difference is in the lack of Microsoft phone support for OEM products (Microsoft assumes that the OEM will be providing support). If you are buying qualifying hardware, I would recommend going the OEM route.