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Originally Posted by da Beast
Desktop operating systems /Latest service pack /End of mainstream support /End of extended support
Windows XP
Service Pack 3
April 14, 2009
April 8, 2014
Windows Vista
Service Pack 2
April 10, 2012
April 11, 2017
Windows 7 has been thrust upon me at this point.
I took the time to try and understand the difference between an 'OEM' copy and a 'Retail' copy.
the price difference is substantial...yet is the same program.
I found this comment...
I would like to think that this is my last computer....but that would be border line incompetency.
My options are narrowing down, but I quite sure Win 7 is in my very near future |
I really, really like Win7 -- so don't fret re: that.
As for OEM vs. Retail. Another difference is that Windows will NOT offer you any form of free phone support. Typically you get an OEM copy when you purchase a pre-fab computer.
Nick