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Submitted by Norm on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 1:14pm.

I was going to just pm this, but decided others may find it valuable. Is there a way to bypass the call to microsoft when I feel like reinstalling windows xp on my machine? Twice I've had to call due to a motherboard change, and it's kind of frustrating talking with them. Do you know of a way to bypass that?

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You can buy a copy of Windows VIsta

Submitted by Guglielmo on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 1:29pm.

the Ultimate version from me. Unopenned box. I didn't have to call no body.

Frustration

Submitted by Ehver Green on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 1:36pm.

My understanding is that once you need to call for activation, you're required to do so each time thereafter. It can be painful, I know. The call centers are regionally based and I'd suggest you call between the hours of 10am and 2pm. If you are calling earlier or later, there's a good change you will encounter a language barrier.

I hope you didn't pay full price for that, Gug! You know I can get it for $45 + tax, right?

I am SO hitting you up!

Submitted by Norm on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 1:45pm.

Yeah, both times I talked with someone who's english was....questionable at best.

Games, too.

Submitted by Ehver Green on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 1:55pm.

I can also get PC and XBOX games that *WE* make (including Bungie). My only ask is that I have the money up front. In the rare event that I won't be in Redmond to buy locally I can order it online. Most XBOX games are $25 (Halo3, PGR, etc.) and PC games are usually no more than $20 (FSX, etc.).

This offer is open to anyone on the blog. I have a $1200 purchase limit at these discounts annually. Once it's gone, it's gone. It renews in July. I think I've spent $200 so far this year, maybe less. I can accept no extra money or gifts for doing this so please don't temp me!

That's how I got it

Submitted by Guglielmo on Mon, 11/05/2007 - 2:02pm.

Bought some extras from the MS store to shar the wealth. But thanks. (And don't advertise your price. You'll cut my eBay margins.)

use Linux

Submitted by chad360 on Tue, 11/06/2007 - 9:04am.

Hola All,

I so hear you on that activation dealie >lame<

I'm looking fwd to running Window$ on my Apple, and also wanted to mention Linux with Open Office (seems to rock for most users) good luck!

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