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    Project_J187: Thanks for mentioning the college discount. I love being in charge of email accounts for 6 different colleges. Makes these discounts easy to get. more »
    RT100: HEY EVERYBODY can i get that $30 college student package and install in bootcamp on my MBP? On the link it says "upgrade version", but I've had windo... more »
    PutnamSalo: @hybridr6, There is no Windows 2003. There was Windows 2000 and before that Windows ME. I personally found ME to the worst. XP64 was pretty good i... more »
    MurdockLucius: I paid $15 for Windows 7 Ultimate x64 upgrade about a week ago, and its already up and running on my MacBook. more »
    TheWerewolf - Sotto voce: Actually, OEM installs of this kind *are* transferrable to another computer. I've done it with the Vista Home Premium OEM, so unless Microsoft has cha... more »
    OCEntertainment: Is the non-transfer of OEM product keys new? I can't swear to it, but I wanna say I've "transferred" my Windows XP license to "different machines when... more »
    ara: I was actually very excited about Windows 7 for most of the year, started using the open beta and moved on to RC loving the user experience. But when ... more »
    Xndingo: I'M A STUDENT!BUT I LIVE IN GREECE!DAMMIT!can't they do something for europe too?!T-T more »
    SheelaDolabella: I prefer the TechNet subscription. It provides 10 licenses as well as all OS's, Office products and just about everything one needs to use at home. ... more »
    citizen024: I always thought the cheapest way was teh torrentz, although personally for that one time i needed windows a few years back i just used some old oem c... more »
    Mike Azzano: @fleebailey33 but there is the deal where you get office professional 07 for 91% off which is close enough frankly! I lucked out tho and had a co-op j... more »
    Benitocarmona: Why is M$ charging so much for W7? Apple charged only $29 for Snow. Don't get me wrong I am a PC user I just cant understand why so expensive more »
    fleebailey33: Most colleges students in a computer field get Microsoft products for free. mdsnaa more »
    deanbmmv: Another cheap way to get Win 7 (Which I am using right now) University/college students may have access to MSAA/MSDNAA (same thing, some unis call it ... more »
    Hiphopopotamus: I'll be the last person to speak ill of illegal downloading, lest I be a total hypocrite - But for something like your operating system, just put down... more »
    trickster_qc: pirates are modern thieves. stealing is the second oldest job in the world. Since someone had to had a job and get cool things to steel in the first ... more »
    fleebailey33: Free software is only free when your time is worth nothing. more »
    diverguy: If you want to use it, buy it. (yes, I know I'll be flamed for that attitude) more »
    Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: Well I sure hope once it ships they at least still bundle it with the first game available, Ferrari Enzo Street Racer..... more »
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