Where do you purchase your software?

[Nipples]

Where do people find the best deals on software?

I am interested in purchasing XP Pro this week.

What's all the hub-bub about the problems with Service Packs?

I've read that SP2 is problematic.

Is the free test version of the XP 64 worth messing around with?

 

[n0cmonkey]

There are no problems with service packs, sp2 works fine. newegg and other such sites have decent deals on OEM Windows licenses.

 

[corkyg]

Sp2 is only problematic for people with problems.

A free test version is always worth a look. Read some reviews first.

Buying software is highly variable. A lot depends on what is available to you in the corporate or academic world.

 

[KoolDrew]

The only people I have seen that have had problems with the upgrade to SP2 were ones that had spyware and/or viruses present on their system. Just make sure your system is clear of all malware and you should be fine.

 

[Zugzwang152]

I would go with an online retailer like newegg because you can find the OEM copies that aren't typically in retail stores. if you're a student, check out your school's bookstore. Academic licenses are even better deals than OEM.

 

[patsfan33]

 

[patsfan33]

Look at www.viosoftware.com for your OEM WINXP needs. Check out viosoftware on
reselleratings.com.

 

[intogamer]

you can always buy the sp1 pro and slipstream sp2.

 

[skyking]

I've seen traffic about a specific issue with SP2 and VPN. Other than that, nothing.

 

[minofifa]

www.studica.com is pretty good, especially if you are a student and can get an academic licence

 

[Dragonbate]

LOL "purchase software" Open source and freeware is the only way to go! That said, I think Newegg has some deals on the OEM version of XP and if you are a student there are even better deals. Why not try a Windows clone like Xandros and save your money for more hardware?