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Offline an0n

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Why I Like Windows Update and XP
on: September 14, 2004, 10:45:50 am
Not only does my Pro version come with SP1 already installed, but the Windows Update service thingy went ahead and found the right drivers for my sound-card, modem, graphics card and ethernet card.

And the...umm.... 'bonus' CD that came with my 'not for resale', OEM, Dell originating copy of XP-Pro had such lovely, helpful things as DirectX9 Installer, Acrobat Reader and Win XP Activator.

PHEAR THE AWESOME, RESOURCE-CONSUMING POWER OF MY BRAND SPANKING NEW OPERATING SYSTEM!!!!!!!!!!
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Reply #1 on: September 14, 2004, 12:04:40 pm
/me shoots tranquilizers in An0n's stupid arse

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Why I Like Windows Update and XP
Reply #2 on: September 14, 2004, 12:11:45 pm
Regardless of however heavily implied it was, I never once stated that the copy was anything other than 100% legally obtained.

Also, it is a legal copy, just kinda.......not for resale. Not that I'm saying I bought it :nervous: .
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Why I Like Windows Update and XP
Reply #3 on: September 15, 2004, 12:09:40 am
*hates Windows XP for no solid reason*
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Reply #4 on: September 15, 2004, 12:21:56 am
2000 rulez!!!!!!
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