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It's not really subsidized anymore if you format the computer and install fresh copy windows. Unless of course you have some way of getting free windows copy.


They have already bought a license, use any old install DVD with the license they already own.


You are right. Most PC's have the license sticker on the back. I get free windows products so didn't really remember using them when I do a fresh install.


1) I didn't say Windows ;) I use Ubuntu for general PC tasks.

2) I have an MSDN subscription which covers OSes and MS dev tools when I need to do work in C#.

Yeah, I know it's not something most people have access to, but it works for me.




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