OK, but it's historical

Rik · Dec 24, 2010, 17:42:47

If anyone wants it, I have a copy of Vista Ultimate, never been opened. It'll take you a week to patch it, of course, but if anyone would like it, drop me a PM.

.Griff. · Dec 24, 2010, 17:50:32

How much do you want for it Rik?

Rik · Dec 24, 2010, 18:12:13

Nothing, Griff, it's just been sat on the desk gathering dust ever since MS gave it to me - I figured it was time to clear some space.

.Griff. · Dec 24, 2010, 18:13:54

I'll take it off you hands if that's ok?

Obviously if someone else comes along and they have a greater need for it then give it to them instead.

Rik · Dec 24, 2010, 18:14:44

PM me your address, Griff, and I'll get it in the post next week.

D-Dan · Dec 24, 2010, 23:12:18

Brilliant

Giving away a free copy of an MS OS on Christmas Eve, and only one person wants to take, even then it seems begrudgingly

Sorry - it just made me smile.

Steve

Rik · Dec 25, 2010, 09:56:20

Next year, I'll be offering DOS6.

Ray · Dec 25, 2010, 10:04:56

I've got a copy of Windows 3.1 if anyone wants it.

Rik · Dec 25, 2010, 10:15:06

I suspect I may have, Ray, plus WordPerfect for DOS.

Glenn · Dec 25, 2010, 10:22:10

I have Amiga Workbench OS somewhere.

Rik · Dec 25, 2010, 10:25:51

We should organise a car boot sale.

pctech · Dec 25, 2010, 13:56:20

If you've got old hardware lying around I reckon you should try selling it to the US Department of Defense as they've just built a cluster of 1760 PS3s http://www.neatorama.com/2010/12/01/us-air-force-builds-supercomputer-with-1760-playstation-3-consoles/

Rik · Dec 25, 2010, 14:10:10

I offered them a BBC Micro but they turned it down, Mitch.

Simon · Dec 25, 2010, 21:19:23

Quote from: Rik on Dec 25, 2010, 10:25:51
We should organise a car boot sale.

I don't need a car boot.

Rik · Dec 26, 2010, 05:58:02

You should always have a spare, just like with routers.

.Griff. · Dec 26, 2010, 12:35:03

Quote from: D-Dan on Dec 24, 2010, 23:12:18
Brilliant

Giving away a free copy of an MS OS on Christmas Eve, and only one person wants to take, even then it seems begrudgingly

Sorry - it just made me smile.

Steve

Begrudgingly? I don't think so..

Ensuring no-one else with a greater need missed out - Yes..

Technical Ben · Dec 27, 2010, 11:53:54

Quote from: D-Dan on Dec 24, 2010, 23:12:18
Brilliant

Giving away a free copy of an MS OS on Christmas Eve, and only one person wants to take, even then it seems begrudgingly

Sorry - it just made me smile.

Steve

Ebuyer seemed to be giving away free copies of Windows 7 with any barebone system. I was tempted to get a £200 system just for windows 7, then sell the PC on.

Oh, and two years ago I saw a copy of Microsoft Office for DOS for sale in a charity store. It was on floppies, and up at £30.

Simon · Dec 27, 2010, 12:15:34

Quote from: Rik on Dec 26, 2010, 05:58:02
You should always have a spare, just like with routers.

pctech · Dec 27, 2010, 15:41:15

I have to ask though Rik, how did you get a free copy of Windows out of MS?

Simon · Dec 27, 2010, 21:36:21

He probably had Bill Gates to dinner.

zappaDPJ · Dec 27, 2010, 22:44:14

Rik · Dec 28, 2010, 13:30:15

Quote from: pctech on Dec 27, 2010, 15:41:15
I have to ask though Rik, how did you get a free copy of Windows out of MS?

I took part in the beta stage, Mitch.