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CaptainHaplo · 01-19-09, 07:51 PM

I am not touching the question of pirate vs genuine.

I will say this though - avoid 64 bit xp. Its not fully 64 bit - its more like 32 bit with the ability to run 64 bit extensions. It was a fine first step for MS - but you want to look at 64 bit Vista.

One note - since your concerned about cost - download the beta of Windows 7 - the 64 bit version - and use that. Its good till August - so you have time to save up and purchase it if you like it. That way - your running legal and there is no money out of your pocket.

01-19-09, 07:51 PM	#7
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I am not touching the question of pirate vs genuine. I will say this though - avoid 64 bit xp. Its not fully 64 bit - its more like 32 bit with the ability to run 64 bit extensions. It was a fine first step for MS - but you want to look at 64 bit Vista. One note - since your concerned about cost - download the beta of Windows 7 - the 64 bit version - and use that. Its good till August - so you have time to save up and purchase it if you like it. That way - your running legal and there is no money out of your pocket. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo