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  • If you want Windows XP Pro on a new machine, buy Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate) and then downgrade

    I’m not sure how many people are aware of this, but if you buy a Windows Vista Business or Ultimate then you can use a Windows XP CD (which you have legal access to) to load Windows XP onto that machine. When you need the product key / or need to activate, this will potentially fail, but a quick call...
    Posted to David Overton's Blog by David Overton on Fri, Jun 1 2007
    Filed under: Windows Vista and XP, Support and Tools, System Builder Information, Community, Windows Client, Windows XP, Vista, Windows Vista, Documentation, Licensing
  • Microsoft software for Charities in the UK

    OK, so once upon a time I used to give out software for charities, but those days are gone. However, there is a fantastic deal available for charities via the Charity Exchange. The software is donated by Microsoft (and others) and then an administration charge is added. There are various criteria to...
    Posted to David Overton's Blog by David Overton on Fri, Jan 26 2007
    Filed under: SBS 2003, Windows Vista and XP, Office System, Support and Tools, Business, Community, Microsoft, Windows Client, Windows XP, Vista, Windows Vista, Office 2007, SBS 2003 R2, charity
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