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bhowden:
>>>>Have you tried Windows 8

Yes.  There were certainly a few days of "What the hell have they done, this is nuts!!!" but I did get used to it and don't mind it now.  I was very surprised to find that it was actually quicker on old tired hardware.

Brian

awemawson:
Strictly speaking, a Windows 7 license permits you to load up to three computers with the same 'COA' number - (certainly this is true for Win 7 Professional). You need the original disk though.

Not sure though if this would apply if the machines were actually owned by different people eg you and your son.


BTW most reports of Win 8 I've heard refer to it as alike " My First Operating System" ie totally dumbed down with kiddy like chunky buttons etc.

doubleboost:
We have windows 8 on a machine at work  :doh: :doh: :doh: :doh:
I run windows 7 at home :D :D :D :D
But xp pro is the one to beat  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

David Jupp:
Unfortunately, new software from some vendors will soon no longer support WinXP !  Not sure if this will mean 'not tested on XP, may work' or if it will mean 'will not work on XP'.

Just something to be aware of.

DavidA:
Dave
(redshift)

It is true that the three machines licence only applies to machines owned by you.

But didn't I hear somewhere that the machine your son has is actually owned by you and is only on loan to him ?

Don't know if it needs to be in the same building as the others.

Dave :thumbup:

p.s.  Having hideous problems with XP on my main machine.

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