atomoverride Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 1x free orginal cd of winxp pro from microsoft training. 1x winxp pro orginal for 60$ bought from microsoft epup. 1x winxp pro .iso download from an un-named ftpsite. total spent: 60$ total money recieved for selling legal copy on ebay: 150$+ total money gained: 90$ free thanks microsoft! --- Danik XP: I belive people do buy software! I buy some, just not microsoft crap. I refuse to give them money, besides my buddy has his work pay for msdn and I get a complete copy from him all orginals. Timble: I filled out some information on a microsoft training site, got windows xp pro for free. not for retail version but who cares still full. phillyhlyer: DAMN RIGHT! people who pay for any microsoft product should be shot. bartheq: if I had to pay for software (instead of just the BLANK CDR's to copy it) I wouldnt have a cool computer AMD 1ghz and a laptop. I would still have my old p90 using AOL ewwww. sickofms: its good to have friends with a cdrw. wtmcgee: HA HA HA HA HA I paid 60$ from MICROSOFT DIRECT for the full in the box version which I am going to sell on ebay for 150+ easy money. and I got home edition for 40$ and going to sell that on ebay for 100+. tHaCuBe: thats why they make CD Singles. But still I get your point. Thouse damn record companies make like 10+ $ on every cd. the artist sees like .50 cents. MAYBE Weasel: dude build your own computer save some money and never pay for O/S!! jebus. a2232: I never used windows me, and if I had to I think bill gates should pan down with some free software for using that crap. RenGx: your sister downloaded a bad fake version of the devilsown winxp pro. (I have the real one and I can visit the update site 24/7) Mike11212: if your getting a discount it cant be as good as some other places.. shop around. verto: WORKS? eww ixsis: msdn is tight. but damn expensive. but if you were joe blow going to buy visual studio and windows xp you might as well get msdn and get everything microsoft makes instead of 2 things for the same price. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevember Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Originally posted by a2232 No. But I did pay for Windows ME, So I figure Bill owes me this one. Me too. :D :D :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterbug Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 got it from a newsgroup somewhere in august or september. still running and updating at windows update ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verto Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 works came with pc but it was an extra 200.00 and i had to buy it.. not like i use it i use office xp :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomoverride Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 ixsis: NOW PLAYING? LOL! Below I have listed what is playing at my house. ___________ Now Playing: Desktop: -AMD 1GHZ overclocked to 1.333GHZ -ASUS Motherboard -ATI Radeon 8500 64MB -SoundBlaster Live! 5.1 + MP3 -3Com 10/100 NIC -IBM 46GB ATA100 7200rpm x 2 -Western Digital 100GB ATA100 7200rpm -Maxtor 80GB 5400rpm external firewire -TDK 24x cdrw -Pioneer 16x slot load DVD -Kenwood 72x cdrom -ATI TV Wonder -OrangeMicro Firewire / USB 2.0 -Windows XP Pro / All patched up -NEC MultiSync LCD1830 18.1" -Logitech Optical Cordless Desktop -Logitech Z560 THX Certified 4 speakers, 1 sub -Belkin OmniViewSE 4-Port -Packed into a CoolerMaster ATC100 -Sitting on a IKEA Jerker series Computer desk Laptop: -HP OmniBook 6000 -Intel Celeron 550 -256mb -IBM 18gb -6x DVD -Full docking station with 2 pcmcia slots on back Other: -2 other laptops 1 is sold, 1 is going to be sold. -Purchasing new laptop DELL 1.2ghz dvd/cdrw combo drive 512mb, and 32mb geforce 2, plus a 48gb hard drive. (899.00) I got a deal. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verto Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 atomoverride, ur sig is a lil long dont u think? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomoverride Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 almost forgot: desktop has 1.5gb of PC133 ram. whats wrong with my signature? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verto Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 its a joke, heh Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebird Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 hehe...and yours is too short verto....LOL Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywonka69 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 ummm.....your supose to pay for this stuff:D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheer Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I wonder how many ppl are using the same copy (ie serial) of Devil'sOwn after seeing a picture of a warezed cd posted a couple of week ago with a familiar number on it :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miran Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 This is the only MS OS I've payed for.. Because this is the only MS OS that is WORTH it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud1979 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I have never bought software except windows 95 that came with the pc. as far as the price is way to expensive. who the hell would pay what they want for xp pro. what a rip. you know damn well 80% of the cash is going to billy and now he come out with an os every 2 years i will only steal his software. no one can afford it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkacow Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 wow.....i paid a whole 60cents for my copy (the price for one cd) the "activation" apparently didn't wrk all to well did it?? the only problem w/ getting XP 3 months before it is officially released (yes i've had it since the summer, and it wasn't a beta) is that there were NO compatible drivers!! my pc kept on randomly rebooting on me!! :) next time i'm waiting until it is OFICIALLY released before i .....err......"obtain" a copy!! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry416 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 i got it for christmas so technically it was paid for......just not by me.....:cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 Originally posted by atomoverride Weasel: dude build your own computer save some money and never pay for O/S!! jebus. Nah, Alienware does a far better job. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry416 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 i prefer building my own machine because of price, but if i had to choose a manufacturer, alienware, falcon, and voodoo offer very well built systems. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr33k Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 i paid for my copy sort of :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I have to say that I too was a fan of AW - then I learned how over priced they were and well the only reason most people buy from them, is for that stupid case (and maybe the name but how many non nerds do you know that know of AW? very few.). Which if you looked at their FAQs, you would see it states that they wont sell just the case. I say, to hell with AW and their bs hardware. I believe (last time I checked) the only hd you can buy from them is a WD. Why would you pay such a high price for a computer when you can only pick the hd size and not maker, and hd size if you did it yourself or went to someone else? Thats not limited to just hds either. :devious: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurting101 Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I downloaded RC2 I think directly from MS's site (when they had that conxion sheet), then my new computer came with it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger2k Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 I got my copy from a friend who payed for it. I didn't have a CD-RW drive then so i just installed it and using Clone CD i made a copy of the CD on my drive, then when i bought a CD-RW i burned the Copy (in case i had to re-installed it). Well i give my friend rides to school for free so he had to give me something :cool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry gordan Posted January 7, 2002 Share Posted January 7, 2002 my friend bought the home upgrade and with the help of a particular website he turned it into corp version. so does that mean he got a discount?:s :alien: :dead: :evil: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verto Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 i dont belive in paying for a OS, software well depends on how good. like i'd pay for encarta 2002 because its very useful but a ms OS not useful mac all the way :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
altezza Veteran Posted January 8, 2002 Veteran Share Posted January 8, 2002 I bought it for $2 bucks in local store. Of course it's a copied version :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
verto Posted January 8, 2002 Share Posted January 8, 2002 Originally posted by altezza I bought it for $2 bucks in local store. Of course it's a copied version :) local store wtf where u from somewhere out east like thiland cuz i heard they sellin it in stores for like 1.50 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/10069-did-you-pay-for-xp/page/2/#findComment-78585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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