Machine with no OS

[paint_by_numbers]

I have just bought a used PC with no OS installed. If I buy Windows XP home DSP, will it do a clean install on the machine without any problems activating? I have been searching the internet for a cheap copy of XP and I keep seeing warnings about it should only be purchased with new hardware only valid for the purchased hardware and cannot be transferred. Is the machine locked to the OS that came with it?

Does anyone know of where I can get a bargain for XP home or professional?

 

[wcoetzee]

U need xp pro corporate, look for it on torrent sites or newzleech.com
no activation needed on the corporate edition

 

[hj2k_x]

U need xp pro corporate, look for it on torrent sites or newzleech.com
no activation needed on the corporate edition

Unless he wants it to be legal, like if he needs it for a business...

 

[Moederloos]

Buy a legit version - if you need to pirate it, rather use a free OS.

 

[The_Techie]

Buy a legit version - if you need to pirate it, rather use a free OS.

Well said

 

[Brawler]

If you not going to use the PC for gaming why not try Ubuntu 7.10?