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I'm building a new system. My old Fujitsu laptop has XP Home on it that came with it.

Should I assume I can't upgrade this XP Home version to Pro on the new build? Would it be worth trying?

I've read or heard that the so called "full retail" version of XP Pro is much better and more transferable to a new system.

Is there any legitimate place that sells the full retail XP P for less than the usual $300? Seems like a lot of money. I don't want to wait for Vista.

Opinions, advice and crazy rants appreciated. Besides NE, what are some good, legit places to buy discounted software?

Thanks all

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