I have a PC (PIV with 512mb RAM) with Linux operating system and I am planning to shift the plateform from Linux to Window XP.
I came to know that there are two different Operating Systems in Windows XP. One is Windows XP Pro. OEM and the other is Windows XP Pro. Full Package. Please suggest what OS should I purchase for my old PC. Is there is any difference in cost also?
2007-02-14 17:18:24 · 6 answers · asked by raka 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Normally OEM software is sold as a bulk price for PC builders, off hand I believe its around $130 for XP Pro OEM, Full Package is $199. Its bundled software which means it must be sold with a piece of hardware, usually an IDE cable. There are not differences between the OEM and Full Package Windows XP Pro except when OEM you do not have tech support services from Microsoft whereas with the Full Retail Package you would. This means if buy the full package and screw something up you can call Microsoft for tech support to resolve it, however if you purchased the OEM version you're pretty much on your own.
Personally I run OEM versions but I'm also a computer sciences major in college. It depends on your comfortablity level on which copy you believe is best for you.
2007-02-14 17:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by prmaples 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 different versions of XP. Home edition is for basic general use. XP Pro is designed mainly for businesses. There's also XP media center edition which is for people who do a lot of music / video/ graphics stuff. OEM means that you usually just get he installation disk with no box or extra documentation. With the full (retail) version you get a box & full documentation. Both have built in manuals you can read on the PC. The software is identical. OEM is usually cheaper for this reason. OEM is what you get hen you buy anew PC with Windows XP pre-installed..
2007-02-14 17:35:41 · answer #2 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oem is usually cheaper than the full package. They are basically the same thing, the only difference is when you get an OEM there is usually no support that comes with it..Good Luck using windows XP..
2007-02-14 17:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 04:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely no difference in the software between OEM and retail versions.
Either get
XP Home
XP Media Edition
XP Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=35&N=2060350368+50001149+4027&Submit=ENE&Manufactory=1149&SubCategory=368
2007-02-15 09:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you switching? I would like to know as I am now running UBUNTU Linux on five computers and have not experienced any shortcomings or problems. If you do get XP do a dual boot with UBUNTU just to keep current with what is happening in LINUX.
Also keep in mind that your computer is not Vista capable and that at some point (I expect in the next two years) Microsoft will discontinue support for XP.
2007-02-15 03:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by hitechsleuth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋