Nein, MS will die Mediacenter Version damit sicher nicht pushen!
microsoft.com/mediacenter => faq
Q. I have noticed that several online vendors are distributing standalone versions of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. Does Microsoft condone this practice?
A. The Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system software is designed to be distributed by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and System Builder PC manufactures with either a fully assembled computer system or a non-peripheral computer hardware component. Microsoft’s licensing and channel policies are designed to support the practice of having the operating system flow with the appropriate hardware – providing PC manufacturers with the resources needed to sell and support full Media Center PCs to end-users. Consumers who buy a standalone version of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system will not have access to the benefits of system integration and support assistance that a qualified OEM System Builder vendor would provide with the sale of a full Media Center PC. Vendors who distribute the operating system as a standalone product or with hardware components not compatible with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 are providing a sub-optimal experience to consumers and this practice is not supported by Microsoft.
Ich werd mir einfach mal eine Version bestellen und gucken, wie es sich verhält. Kann ja nix dafür, dass sich einige Händler nicht an die Spielregeln halten