sky brow Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Hi Guys, I will be in bkk next month,and want to stock up on software etc.What should I expect to pay for OS,s (win2k pro and xp pro)Thai and english version. at Pantip,Seacon. cheers sky brow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Hi, 150 Baht a disc, I guess. Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Hi, I don't think copied/pirated XP is working same as an original. On my old pc I had to install XP to make the LCD-monitor work properly after a Win98-crash (lost the original driver in the crash). Even if I got if from my normal supplier, it wasn't possible to update XP from Microsoft. The serial number was used before and it looks like this disqualifies for updating. On my new pc - bought from same supplier - XP was installed by them under an oem-license and is automatically updated without problem. So I recommend you to first try Win2k! elef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton68 Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 As far as my knowledge goes pirated WinXP is sold with an corporate key. This corporate key has the advantage that you don't have to register with M$ within 30 days like for 'normal' keys. If you have problems with a key try the net, there are keychangers for XP out there including a range of keys that work. The more popular corporate keys are known to M$ and therefore banned from using the update service. Service packs might not work, might even change your system so you have to register within 30 days, what of course isn't possible with your key. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummigut Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 This is skating on thin ice. Elaf, your post is not clear. You wanted to get an updated driver? Why didn't you go to the monitor's manufacturer? Also, I know several folks who updates their OS via windowsupdate.com and they do not check serial numbers. They get the latest security and patches. <<burp>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Hi, I couldn't get a driver for an 24 months old LCD-monitor - too old! But one of the drivers included in XP fixed that. elef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky brow Posted August 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Thanks for the info guys.One other Q.I am told that the install options on thai xp as your loading it are in english.Can anyone confirm this? cheers sky brow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Yes its all in US English as default, you add Thai as a second language but set up your locale as Thai if you want to use thai programs such as thaisoft dictionary. A pirate OS will work the same as an original unless: 1) the CD itself is bad (they use 5 baht discs in panthip !) 2) there were problems slipstreaming if it has a service pack included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky brow Posted August 27, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Thanks buksida. Am I on the right track here.Is the OS sold in Thailand a thai version or is it a english version with thai language activated. I dont mean to sound stupid,but I think I am doing a good job of it sky brow. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted August 27, 2003 Report Share Posted August 27, 2003 Is the OS sold in Thailand a thai version or is it a english version with thai language activated. Assuming Windows XP, all languages can be supported using the standard English version. For Windows XP Pro, there is no 'Thai' version, though there is something called a 'multi lingual user interface pack', available to corporate customers, to add Thai help files and menus. For Windows XP Home, there is a Thai version (expensive) that almost nobody uses. XP Pro is better anyway. In my experience, most people are happy using the standard English interface as long as they can type, print and display Thai characters. Adding Thai help, menus and icons for MS Office is easy btw. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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