[X4U] Re: Parallels vs. Boot Camp

[Eddie Hargreaves]

On 4/24/06 12:32 AM, PoolMouse <poolmouse_nyc at mac.com> wrote:

> Eddie Hargreaves <meged at earthlink.net> wrote:
> 
>> On 4/22/06 12:05 PM, PoolMouse <poolmouse_nyc at mac.com> wrote:
>> 
>>>  virtual pc may be rewritten to use virtualization - but why should ms
>>>  bother if parallels runs fine for $49? i'm sure microsoft will find a
>>>  way to market a "better" vpc but i certainly don't see a need.
>> 
>> With Parallels, you need to purchase a copy of Windows, right? So the total
>> price runs to at least $200. What if Microsoft bundled a copy of Windows
>> with Virtual PC 8 and sold it for $159?
>> 
>> Eddie Hargreaves
> 
> yes, you're right. i was thinking of clients/users who already own windows.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a copy of Windows XP that is in use must be
activated for that computer via the Internet within 30 days of installation.
So if you installed a pre-owned copy of Windows XP onto your Intel Mac, you
would not be able to activate it because it's already considered in use on
the PC. Thus you would need an un-activated copy of Windows XP. Do many
clients/users own a copy of Windows that is unused?

-- 
Eddie Hargreaves