Dudlington Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Not too sure if this has been asked before...thought it might be interesting. Did you pay full price for it, download it/copy from someone else, or get an academic discount or something? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danik XP Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 What? Do people still BUY software? :D :D :D :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevember Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Nice to see activation worked:P Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartheq Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 :D :D :D :D :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim W Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 ?78 it cost me for Home Edition Upgrade. I am a student but couldn't be bothered with all the getting a teacher's signature, sending to Microsoft, waiting 28 days, etc. so I bought the normal version. Turns out afterwards that Microsoft don't do all that any more - they just give you the CD in the box. Typical! :roll: Anyway, I'm actually in the process of legalising my other software too - yes, buying it. It's very liberating knowing you actually own the software legally, and have no worries about getting cracks working, finding that crack again when you reinstall Windows, wasting CDRs, etc. etc.! Getting rid of the nag screen on PSP7 is also going to be very liberating - and at ?45 it was a bargain! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillyhlyer Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 hahah sucker Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartheq Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I'm using so many programs that if I wanted to be a good boy and pay for them all, I'd have to sell my computer, TV set & other stuff so... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sickofms Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 i din't pay.. i would of but i got aome cool person from the uk to burn me a copy and send it for free. :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtmcgee Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 got it at school, they had pro full edition for 99 bucks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHaCuBe Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 i didnt pay either. i would honestly pay if the prices were REASONABLE, i understand they have to make money and all, but $300 for an operating system is a little steep. look at music cds, i was noticing how i have many mix cds, if i were to buy the cd of every artist to make it a legal cd, id have to spend over $100 per mix cd, only for one song from each! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I always get my M$ OS's for free at first...but then always end up paying for them later anyway. Whenever you get a new computer you end up paying the cost of the OS which is installed, So I've ended up having a legal copy of every windows OS since 3.1, I just didn't walk to the local best buy and pay for it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHaCuBe Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 well all my recent computers ive built, so no need to pay it there, but i see what you mean.. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2232 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 *cough*. No. But I did pay for Windows ME, So I figure Bill owes me this one. Elliot B. 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtray13 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I have a legal copy of 98 :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpharm Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Originally posted by a2232 *cough*. No. But I did pay for Windows ME, So I figure Bill owes me this one. LOL...now THAT is funny! And no, I didn't pay for mine directly. We get M$ software for free through my school's agreement with them. So, I paid for tuition, but not the OS itself. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 :D Got mine free from work. I just LOVE site licenses! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenGx Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Hate 2 bust yer bubble, but my sister in law has the devils own version, Her pc recently whent FUXORD so she re-installed it, worked 4 a day, then when she went 2 update it, it wouldent allow her 2 download the software, then locked her out saying there is a problem with her license, Luckly 4 me I got a original copy cheap from work Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkId_mARK Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 No. But I did pay for Windows ME, So I figure Bill owes me this one. So true .... the only program i spent money on from microsoft was Visual C++ ... i really don't think it was worth the $99 student price. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike11212 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I had to buy mines but at discounts NY Antipiracy laws are strict lately I know of two buisnesses raided by the NYPD with tips from microsoft because they were selling or useing warez or bootleg software Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verto Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 the last peice of ms software i paid for was works pro like 2 years ago Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconman Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I got mine the legal way but my cuz has the hacked version and her's works great too! just like mine! ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemon Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I kinda paid for mine since I have an MSDN Universal Subscription (although that wasn't a choice in the poll). I am a software developer by profession so I feel obligated to buy all of my software. It is through the purchasing of my software by others that allows me to get a paycheck so I feel inclined to ensure that other developers get thier paychecks as well by purchasing thier work. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khujo Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I've been downloading XP from Beta 1 until RTM/Corp versions, but i did get a free copy of Windows XP Pro from microsofts retail training website. Nice to actually have a licensed copy even tho its never been out of its cd sleeve ;) the holograms are nice to look at atleast... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toker Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I paid 50 cents for a blank cd:D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verto Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 lol @ toker, u got ripped off, i pay 5.00 for 50 cd :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/#findComment-78324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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