Mel
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I was thinking about getting XP pro - probably an OEM edition because of the outrageous cost of the retail version, but I also really need to upgrade this PC in the near future (as in throw away everything but the floppy and perhaps the case because it's about 5 years old!). I know it is against Microsoft licencing rules, but I've also read that they are probably in breach of UK consumer regulations.
So has anyone tried activating an OEM edition on a new PC after removing it from a previous computer, or should I wait until I've bought new hardware?
Also does anyone know if there is a minimum number of hours a part time teacher has to work to qualify for an academic XP upgrade ( http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=65802 ) - I thought I'd previously read there was, but http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/how-to-buy/who-can-buy/default.aspx doesn't mention it, and only seems to cover MS office.
My dad works one day a week as a tutor at an adult education college, so I wonder if he'd qualify.
So has anyone tried activating an OEM edition on a new PC after removing it from a previous computer, or should I wait until I've bought new hardware?
Also does anyone know if there is a minimum number of hours a part time teacher has to work to qualify for an academic XP upgrade ( http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?product_uid=65802 ) - I thought I'd previously read there was, but http://www.microsoft.com/uk/education/how-to-buy/who-can-buy/default.aspx doesn't mention it, and only seems to cover MS office.
My dad works one day a week as a tutor at an adult education college, so I wonder if he'd qualify.























