Where is the cheapest place to buy XP Home?

[bcarter360]

I am looking to buy a copy of XP Home so I can try out Bootcamp...anyone tell me where they got their copy for cheap?

 

[htdefiant]

I am looking to buy a copy of XP Home so I can try out Bootcamp...anyone tell me where they got their copy for cheap?

eBay, or newegg.com

 

[Pressure]

I am looking to buy a copy of XP Home so I can try out Bootcamp...anyone tell me where they got their copy for cheap?

Why not try out Windows Vista for free?

Take a look here.

 

[bcarter360]

Why not try out Windows Vista for free?

Take a look here.

I can install that with boot camp with no xp?

 

[ipaqowner]

I can install that with boot camp with no xp?

Yes...download to DVD and install...mind you it expires in Jun 2007.

 

[SpankyPenzaanz]

why would you use xp home on a mac

 

[balamw]

why would you use xp home on a mac

Why not? If you don't connect to a domain, require fine control over your ACLs or need encrypted network or file systems there really is no difference between Pro and Home.

Most people who want to run Windows on a Mac will use it for games, most of which will not use any of Pros unique features.

B

 

[htdefiant]

Are you sure you can install Vista without XP? I was unable to do so.

 

[SpankyPenzaanz]

Why not? If you don't connect to a domain, require fine control over your ACLs or need encrypted network or file systems there really is no difference between Pro and Home.

Most people who want to run Windows on a Mac will use it for games, most of which will not use any of Pros unique features.

B

fair enough I use mine for those adv features and never even considered home because it never would have fulfilled those needs

 

[plinden]

Are you sure you can install Vista without XP? I was unable to do so.

Yes, you can. I don't know what problems you were having, but it installed with no problems on my iMac, both using Boot Camp and the latest Parallels build.

Now, the question is, do I keep it? I've booted into it only once. I don't really see any reason for dedicating 20GB to it.

 

[Gosh]

I bought retail version of XP Home SP2 but a recent Uncrate review suggested the OEM version of XP Pro (I expect the same would apply to Home) - "It's the same exact software, only without the big box".

Anyone know a downside to this?