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09-10-2002, 11:14 PM
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for those who rebuilds/restore old computers
How do you guys install windows on them?do you buy a new software for every new computer you rebuild or just buy one and use it for mltiple computers.The tought of buying $200 dollar softwares for each computer seems really expensive, and the thought of using one cd for multiple computers sounds bad for the folks at microsoft. There has to be a way to do this inexpensive and legal...
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09-10-2002, 11:30 PM
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The only legal way is to buy one copy per computer. Discussion of illegal software is not allowed on the forum as noted in the FAQ.
http://forum.pcmech.com/misc.php?s=s=&action=faq If you want to try a cheaper OS, try one of the various Linux distros. |
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09-10-2002, 11:38 PM
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were you thinking along the lines of local shops or retailers that also deal in OEM software?... that makes fixing computers that need OS help a bit easier and about 1/3 of the cost (for the OS)... if you arent set up to deal in OEM software, then you must buy a new copy for each computer, just as DrZaius stated above...
with OEM software, they have to abide by certain rules and regs... and it isn't cheap to do so... |
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09-11-2002, 12:32 AM
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If are rebuilding restoring computers they should already have an OS. If you are upgrading, yes you will need a disc for each. Their may be some exclusions allowing you to install on one desktop and one notebook (M$ Office does).
If you are talking XP it's one license per computer. You can buy mutiple license packs but the savings aren't dramatic. |
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09-11-2002, 01:22 AM
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Hi Sam
When I rebuild a computer, it's for someone who already has Windows on it. When the parts are significantly older, their original operating system usually makes the best performance match, and makes more sense economically too. It wouldn't be sensible to try to run Windows XP, for example, on a 486, or even an early Pentium. But Windows 3.11 or 95 might run like a champ, and the owner already has purchased it (and hopefully registered it too). The alternative is to install an open source Operating system, such as Linux or Free BSD, among others. If an older version is used, they can have very modest hardware requirements. I've done this also. Don't tell me you picked up another $10 fixer-upper at a garage sale . . . . ;-) Hope you're enjoying your restored CDTV! . . . Gary |
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09-11-2002, 01:44 AM
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If they do not have the OS (which on older computers means Windows 95 or 98) you can get copies reasonable. See www.pricewatch.com for details
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09-11-2002, 02:45 AM
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One word... Linux!
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09-12-2002, 03:29 PM
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IBM was testing a new computer that could boot using ISCSI ethernet attached scsi hard drive.
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09-12-2002, 03:42 PM
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I was at a site this morning for Alienware computers and they were selling old video games. I think the game package was old style arcade games looked like a fun toy to get for xmas.
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