[The Duke]

Somebody told me the other day that Bill Gates is wanting $200 for an XP license for home users. If that's the case then you'll have to deal me out on this hand guys - it's just too rich for my blood.

Though I'm being dragged kicking and screaming, Linux it is!

[Dan Nunn]

A full version of Windows XP Home Edition is $199 if you do not have Windows installed already. This is only relevant if you are building your own PC or something like that (or if you don't have a spare Windows 98 disc around your house). For everyone who already has Windows, the upgrade copy (which can also do a full-format, don't be fooled) is only $99. And honestly, for all Windows XP gives you, $99 is not a bad price at all. I pay half of that for games that I may only play for a couple of months. You'll use XP every day for years.

[eno_]

The upgrade is $85 at Costco.

[rwfromkansas]

What is so good about linux (not attacking, but am genuinely curious since I have never tried it)?