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XP Professional Open Licensing Question

I want to build 60 business computers instead of purchasing them from a vendor.
I would like to install XP Pro on them.
I do not want to use an OEM license since I am under the impression that I would not be able to image 1 pc and copy it to the other 59.

I have a Microsoft® Windows XP Professional English Upgrade OPEN No Level with a quantity of 10.
I have tried to purchase 60 additional licenses for the above but have been told I can no longer do so.
I have tried to purchase 60 Vista Business complete licenses but they are only available via upgrade.

Does anyone know how to pursue this so I can be legal and use a "master" image?
I thought about purchasing 60 XP Pro OEM's and just using my Open License to actually do the install but I am worried that the licensing will not work since there are more than ten users using that license.

Any help would be appreciated,
Doug

geneus

Microsoft Licensing Website
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/mla/

I suggest you contact an Open License Vendor since they are contacted with all the changes. Here are a few in the US:

CDW 866.782.4239
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PC Mall 1-800-555-6255

http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=321350&Redir=1&description=Microsoft-Windows%20XP%20Professional%20%20Software%20Assurance-Operating%20Systems%20Annuity%20Licensing
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Insight 800-INSIGHT

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