News: Windows XP - now with 40% discount

[Cooper]

Users running illegal copies of Windows XP are being offered discounted purchase prices

All you have to do is download this app. It`ll check if your copy of XP is legal and if it`s not will offer you to buy unique CD key for only $149.

Source (http://dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=2333)

[n00b 0f l337]

$149? Newegg copies are $90.

[Cooper]

That`s Home Edition
Pro costs...$140 :D

[Movieman]

I can get OEM legit copies for $79.00.."system integrator" versions..you know, Joe that build da machines..LOL

[Cooper]

Hmmm
Movieman if I`ll ever need legit one I know whom to call :)

[r3w4]

All you have to do is download this app. It`ll check if your copy of XP is legal and if it`s not will offer you to buy unique CD key for only $149.

Source (http://dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=2333)
MS hasn't lost its sense of humor. I doubt that app will even recognize my Windows.

[trakslacker]

I can get OEM legit copies for $79.00.."system integrator" versions..you know, Joe that build da machines..LOL

Of home or Pro?

[Movieman]

Of home or Pro?
pro

[eddieate]

thats just encourage people to steal it in the first place, why reward theft?
Ed.

[trakslacker]

thats just encourage people to steal it in the first place, why reward theft?
Ed.


nah, not really. Remember, 90%+ of the Windows user base wouldn't have a clue in hell about where to acquire a hacked copy, even if they wanted one.