where can one buy a os cheaply?

[Jesta]

Whats a good place to get my os? and what version is the best for gaming machines?

Newegg has xp pro at 150ish us, that seems alittle expensive. but i could be wrong.

 

[Osiris]

ebay

 

[newcement]

Windows XP Home OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102059

Windows XP Pro OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16837102062

amazon?

 

[Jorsoft]

If you're a student/teacher and can provide college id you can buy the Student and Teacher edition of XP Pro from Newegg for like $85, that's what I did. Newegg seems to be the cheapest way to buy an os and I would recommend either Xp Home or Pro.
I wouldn't really trust an ebay seller for a legit copy or a coa.

 

[tommy2006]

I heard from a friend who just buys license keys alone which is much cheaper than buying the CD and everything.

 

[talldude123]

1. linux.

2. used windows xp off ebay.

3. preinstalled on a cheap dell.

 

[chevytrucknut]

I got Windows XP 32 bit AND windows XP 64 bit this morning for 14.00 dollars at school. Both, for 14 bucks.

::cheers gleefully::