[TechAssist] Re: Windows XP Service Pack 2 Activation ?
- From: Scott Beebe <Scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Keith from BEM <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:12:17 -0500
Hello Keith,
XP professional Corporate does not require activation.
Thanx,
Scott Beebe
Ohm Electronics Inc.
609 W. Clinton St.
Ithaca NY 14850
Voice: (607) 273-8406
Fax: (607) 273-8743
WWW.OhmElectronicsInc.com
mailto:Scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wednesday, January 12, 2005, 12:17:44 PM, you wrote:
Keith> I put XP on my system without a phone or internet connection. I also
turned
Keith> off automatic updates as precaution. What is this activation you are
talking
Keith> about ? Is only when you install the service pack ?
Keith> KEITH from BEM Electronics
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Keith> ----- Original Message -----
Keith> From: "Bil Green" <tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Keith> To: "Gary McCartney" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Keith> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 1:15 AM
Keith> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Windows XP Service Pack 2
>> Hi Gary,
>>
>> I forgot to mention that. No Activation is a huge plus. I hate having
>> to put in all those numbers and wait while the automated phone
>> operator goes on and on dealing with this process. And they say that
>> with XP SP2, it will be even easier for MS to spy on you. Who wants
>> that?
>>
>> Here's an interesting comment about XP SP2 and spying
>>
Keith>
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/comp.sys.hp.hardware/browse_thread/thread/80880fcc354e1060/61cf873bde22cb59?q=%22XP+SP2%22%2B%22spy+on+you%22&_done=%2Fgroups%3Fhl%3Den%26q%3D%22XP+SP2%22%2B%22spy+on+you%22%26qt_s%3DSearch+Groups%26&_doneTitle=Back+to+Search&&d#61cf873bde22cb59
>> "I found out that Win XP SP2 has bugs in it and it introduces more
>> security holes and it installs that automatic update feature which
>> will force update your computer and it enables the spies at Micro$hi_
>> to spy on you and check your computer for bootleg software and send
>> the results back to Uncle Bill Gates and you could have the FBI
>> knocking on your door."
>>
>> Bil Green
>> PC 1000
>> Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
>> 760-924-1000
>>
>> Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 10:16:48 PM, you wrote:
>>
>> GM> Amen, preach it brother Bil!
>>
>> GM> I agree that Windows 2000 is all the average person needs. Very
Keith> stable.
>> GM> Did you know that Windows 2000 is the number 1 operating system in
>> GM> corporate business? XP is nothing but Win 2000 with bright colored
Keith> theme
>> GM> and a few extras added like movie maker, system restore, etc. (ok, XP
>> GM> boots up a bit faster, but ya just turn it on in the morning and go
Keith> grab
>> GM> a coffee and 2000 is booted up when ya get back anyways). All the
>> GM> service packs for Windows 2000 run flawless, at least here. I will use
>> GM> 2000 until such a time that the new software written (which I would
Keith> need
>> GM> to use) will demand a newer operating system, or until new hardware
Keith> will
>> GM> not operate with 2000. Either way, I hope it is many years. There is a
>> GM> few softwares now that will not work with win 98 making either 2000 or
>> GM> XP required, so the same will eventually happen to 2000 and XP. And
Keith> the
>> GM> number 1 reason to use Win 2000....NO ACTIVATION!!!!!!!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> GM> Gary McCartney
>>
>> GM> McCartney Electronics
>> GM> Guelph Ontario Canada
>> GM> Est. 1984
>> GM> email: gary (at) number63.ca
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> GM> Bil Green wrote:
>> >> I have 2000 on one partition and XP on the other. I'm going to replace
>> >> XP with 2000 and never have to deal with this memory hogging, blue
>> >> screening, operating system again. Windows 2000 runs much faster on
>> >> the same box.
>> >>
>> >> Why does the average person or tech need XP? Windows 2000 is more
>> >> stable, faster and doesn't lock up near as often. And it has all the
>> >> same basic features as XP. Also, installing Service Packs have been a
>> >> snap.
>> >>
>> >> BTW, you can find a used COA (Windows key/serial no.) for only $30
>> >> (all versions of Windows) on pricewatch.com Then use a friends copy
>> >> to install it (perfectly legal, as long as the business is selling
>> >> you a legitimate key).
>> >>
>> >> Bil Green
>> >> PC 1000
>> >> Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
>> >> 760-924-1000
>> >>
>> >> Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 2:35:19 PM, you wrote:
>> >>
>> >> WV> A couple of questions for those of you that made the Windows XP Pro
>> >> WV> Service Pack 2 "upgrade": Would you do it again? Should I take
Keith> the plunge?
>> >>
>> >> WV> Thanks for the info.
>> >>
>> >> WV> Wayne Vanaman
>> >> WV> Omega Electronics
>> >> WV> 6904 W Fairfield Dr
>> >> WV> Pensacola, Fl. 32506-3310
>> >>
>> >> WV> Wayne@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >> WV> WWW.PensacolaTVRepair.Com
>> >>
>> >> WV> 850-456-5995 voice
>> >> WV> 850-458-6369 fax
>> >>
>> >>
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