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    After trying WHS, and then being greatly impressed, of course, can I just buy the F-----G software without being forced to genuflect to HP or some other hardware vendor, or MS for that matter?  And, if so, how much?  Do I get a key code so I don't have to destroy and abandon the trial setup and [wearily] start all over again?
    Monday, April 20, 2009 11:20 PM

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    After trying WHS, and then being greatly impressed, of course, can I just buy the F-----G software without being forced to genuflect to HP or some other hardware vendor, or MS for that matter?  And, if so, how much?  Do I get a key code so I don't have to destroy and abandon the trial setup and [wearily] start all over again?
    Yes, you can buy the software from NewEgg for about $100 or less. You'll get a keycode with it, but you'll have to do a server reinstallation to add it in. You won't have to start over, but it may be worth it if  you do, less problems from fumbling with the servers software.

    Cruise
    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:27 AM
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    The full software (no time bomb built into the operating system) is available from e-tailers such as NewEgg and Amazon.

    As for how to upgrade to the full version, see this FAQ post .
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:45 AM
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    After trying WHS, and then being greatly impressed, of course, can I just buy the F-----G software without being forced to genuflect to HP or some other hardware vendor, or MS for that matter?  And, if so, how much?  Do I get a key code so I don't have to destroy and abandon the trial setup and [wearily] start all over again?
    Yes, you can buy the software from NewEgg for about $100 or less. You'll get a keycode with it, but you'll have to do a server reinstallation to add it in. You won't have to start over, but it may be worth it if  you do, less problems from fumbling with the servers software.

    Cruise
    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:27 AM
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    The full software (no time bomb built into the operating system) is available from e-tailers such as NewEgg and Amazon.

    As for how to upgrade to the full version, see this FAQ post .
    I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:45 AM
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    Thanks.  Since I know enough about the software to know it works, I think I will just buy it as suggested and do it once.  Thanks again.
    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:53 AM
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    I just responded to Cruise, who gave me similar advice to yours.  Thanks for your help.
    Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:53 AM