Hi, mickey,
(1). primarily to keep costs of projects down, (2). I dont need all the latest and greatest drivers etc, (3). i only wish to use on up to win 7 software , my understanding is that version 7 to 8 supports win xp and 7.... if i cannot achieve this i, guess i will have to get the latest, p.s i have an older version of which i purchased this way previously , and it was tremendously cheaper than the latest version 3 years ago, it has been suitable for me and still is , however now i wish to use a micro 1100. ethernet , etc.
thanks for asking.