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What is the cost of OEM Windows XP?

Searched for this information, did not find. My best guess would be between $40 to $65 per copy to the major computer manufacturers.

You are in the ballpark; it isn't much. I don't believe one penny should forced on anyone, but this Dell arrangement doesn't do that at all. Besides, people are acting like no one wants Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft is ramming XP down their throats. The fact is 99.99% of all PC sales are requested to have Windows XP. Corporate customers buy hundreds and even thousands of PCs at a time. The Ddefense Department is one of the biggest buyers at several hundred thousand. All with Windows XP. I don't think a few spoiled brats will make a serious diff to Dell. They tried Linux, and few wanted it. I am sure they will try again as Linux matures. The market really does dictate prices and conditions, not Microsoft, but I am glad people think that. hehe