Olushola writes (clipped)

<<<<< If one does not activate, will XP still be useable?>>>>>

well, i am sure it will work but you will not get "updates" and possibly it may be considered a pirated version!!!!

<<<<< How does one  activate if they don't have a modem? >>>>

if you do not have an internet connection the only option is to phone microsoft , i suppose.

good luck--- Venkat

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