[Pc_Support] CompUSA has Windows XP SP2 Upgrade on-sale for $99 - $50 rebate ...

[Homer Whittaker]

What is the point to upgrading?  Does this have something to do with 
Microsoft cutting off support for their Windows programs?

Homer Whittaker


Bryan J. Smith wrote:
> If you need a copy of Windows XP, the upgrade version is on-sale for
> $99 - $50 rebate at CompUSA.  The rebate is with CompUSA, not
> Microsoft.
>
> http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=314685
>
> Even if you don't have Windows 95, 98 or ME on your system, all you
> need is one of the aforementioned installation CDs to install.  I.e.,
> it's basically the same as the OEM or full retail, non-upgrade
> versions, except the part where you have to stick in the Windows 95,
> 98, ME CD into the drive during the install process to verify you're
> upgrading.
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