I believe you can still buy OEM versions of the OS on Newegg.com, and numerous other online retailers. Possibly even TigerDirect.com and Buy.com. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ SirTroth ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ ICQ: 1717439 ~ YAHOO: SirTroth ~ SKYPE: SirTroth ~ XFIRE: SirTroth ~ AIM/AOL: SirTrothX ~ http://ut2004.sirtroth.com ~ MSN: SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx (For MSN Chat) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -----Original Message----- From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of HandsomeBlck@xxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 18:38 To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer Gman, I've often thought of building my own machine. So after your last post, I was wondering about the OS. If I still wanted to use XP Home, would I be able to buy the program? Thanks, HB In a message dated 3/1/2009 11:41:12 AM Pacific Standard Time, gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx writes: > Your confidence level would soar once you realize how simple it is to put > your own together. I'm not saying that it's easy. I'm just saying it's > simple. There are only about 10-12 devices that make up a normal home > computer, but you would still need to follow a set of guidelines in order to > > complete the build. The guidelines include things like how much thermal > compound should be added between the CPU and heatsink, making sure you plug > the case wires properly onto the motherboard, knowing when the RAM is > installed correctly (you already have experience with this, so you have a > good idea how quickly you can learn these types of things), etc.. > > If you want the system put together by someone else, there are options, but > they'll cost you extra money. Not only will it cost more for the labor of > building the system, you will also have to buy all of the parts from the > same place that puts it together. That means you won't be able to shop > around for the best prices on individual items and will ultimately pay more > for some things than you may have otherwise. > > You will still end up with a much better system than you could ever get from > > an OEM. > ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1218822736x1201267884/aol?redir=htt p:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To subscribe, unsubscribe or modify your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To join the PCTableTalk off-topic group, send a blank email to: pctabletalk+subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx --------------------------------------------------------------- __________ NOD32 3899 (20090301) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To subscribe, unsubscribe or modify your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To join the PCTableTalk off-topic group, send a blank email to: pctabletalk+subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------