Re: Lost XP product key - before install.


"ac" <aec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Justin C wrote:
>> On 2005-08-10, SteveH <steve.hough@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> [snip]
>>> If you have proof of purchase, I would have a word with Microsoft.
>>
>> Thank you, he did and they gave him a new key. He's most relieved at not
>> having to spend another 100 quid.
>> Justin.
>
> Apoplogies for being off topic, but have you (or friend) ever looked at
> another OS?
> The 'live' CDs available for linux lately are unusually impressive. For
> example 'Kubuntu Live'.
>
> A distribution such as Suse 9.3 can also be downloaded free (5 CDs), or
> purchased of course.
> In any case, it is used without registration for the licence. And used on
> any number of PCs.
>
> The only proviso is that modern linux's need a reasonable amount of RAM.

And dont forget, it hasnt even reached the usability and compatibility
levels reached by windows98.....

Gaz

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