To: SeekAndFind
Why we are being forced to switch to Windows 7 (in a nutshell):
Windows 7 requires activation, while XP only uses validation. Activation eliminates those pesky pirated XP corporate editions that can be loaded on one box and then made to run on any other. Now each installation will be married to specific cpu's and hardware.
BOO! HISS!
65 posted on
07/12/2010 8:47:43 AM PDT by
Slump Tester
(What if I'm pregnant Teddy? Errr-ahh -Calm down Mary Jo, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it)
To: Slump Tester
I thought XP required activation. I wasn't aware that there were copies you could buy that didn't require on-line activation. I know I bought an OEM copy for my last build, and I'm still not quite sure what the limitations of it being OEM are. I think it just has to stay on that motherboard forever, but I can still buy an upgrade. That's fine. When I get to the point I want to pitch the motherboard, I won't mind buying another OEM of 7 if one’s available.
75 posted on
07/12/2010 9:07:38 AM PDT by
throwback
( The object of opening the mind, as of opening the mouth, is to shut it again on something solid)
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