Cost of windows xp: 1) OS cost is Rs. 7,000 for first copy and 5,000 for paper licenses 2) Office 2003 isn't free!! it costs Rs.17,490 1 user license!!!!! 3) With windows you MUST use Antivirus/Spyware/Adware removing tool it costs --> Rs. 1,675.00 for Norton AV 2005 1 user license
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and remember the post-installation and setup costs too. Windows needs frequent format-installations too, Most virus screw your system