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Dual boot Mac Mini

by AndyInTN Apr 3, 2006 8:43AM PDT

I realize that you can get a copy of Windows XP a lot cheaper by buying an OEM copy. BUT, if you want to buy a copy to install on the Mac and sell it, legally, I would think you would have to buy the full version (not upgrade) of Windows XP. (This is assuming you are talking about XP Pro). The cost of Windows XP Pro SP2 FULL Version is $299.99 from CompUSA. So I guess the extra $300 for the Mini is justified, or is it? It does not specify whether it is Home or Pro.

WinXP Pro from CompUSA
http://tinyurl.com/nc8u3

Also, for me personally I don't want to purchase a computer that someone has pre-loaded for me. I am very picky!

Mac Mini w/WinXP on eBay
http://tinyurl.com/q8e2q

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Even if it is home, it's fair
by wizardjs Apr 3, 2006 9:02PM PDT

On Comp USA, full WinXP Home is $199, so if that person charges $100 for the installation, i'd call that fair. On the Windows on a Mac website (search it on wikipedia, i don't remember the URL) it says that you should only install it if u have some technical know how. So if you're an average joe out there who finally wants a mac but still needs windows and u don't know enough to be able to put it on the mac, $100 isn't that bad for the security of knowing that you won't screw up the installation. Hoewever, I think if it is home edition, the price should be $849.

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As far as I know
by rtemp Apr 4, 2006 2:27AM PDT

You must use XP Pro. I say that because the instructions refer specifically to Pro and not Home.

-Ryan

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Auction Ended
by AndyInTN Apr 4, 2006 3:04AM PDT

I just went back to see if they noted whether they would ship the CDs with the auction, but I do not see where they say anything about shipping the MS Win XP CDs.

I still wouldn't buy an item like this off of eBay. Mainly because the lack of pictures. I know what a Mac looks like, BUT, I want pictures of exactly what I am receiving, REAL pictures, not stock photos.

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