Cheapest place to buy Windows XP?

[jthomasa]

I'm going to be running Windows on a virtual machine on my MBP, but I only need it for work to access web-based servers. Where is the cheapest place to get XP now? I don't want 7 because it takes up so much more space.

 

[GGJstudios]

Why do you need Windows to access something that's web-based?

 

[jthomasa]

Why do you need Windows to access something that's web-based?

We have computer chips in our ID cards, the card reader's drivers only work in Windows. Example: to access my work email in OWA, I have to insert the card into the reader and enter a passcode.

 

[0186279]

Well you could buy an OEM version, but you can only install it on one machine. Newegg.com is selling Windows 7 OEM's for $99.99 right now, I imagine XP would be even cheaper.

 

[macmono]

Check out newegg if your in the us,

if in the uk i would check out scan or ebuddy.

Mono...

 

[jthomasa]

It's $100 at Newegg, Amazon and the other usual suspects. I have found it for $75 with service pack 2, can I just download the remaining updates from offline?

 

[GoCubsGo]

I paid $50 on these forums. That's the best deal I could possibly find because eBay was at least $15 higher.

 

[Wolffie]

We have computer chips in our ID cards, the card reader's drivers only work in Windows. Example: to access my work email in OWA, I have to insert the card into the reader and enter a passcode.

Have you tried plugging the USB card reader into the Mac?
Are you using smart chips? (SIM card looking gold face contacts?)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fileifferentsmartcardpadlayouts.jpg#file

 

[jthomasa]

Have you tried plugging the USB card reader into the Mac?
Are you using smart chips? (SIM card looking gold face contacts?)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fileifferentsmartcardpadlayouts.jpg#file

Yes we are. I haven't tried that yet, it is a government CAC (common access card) and typically they only work with Windows (I've been told it won't work on a Mac). Should I try it?