First, I believe your question would get more answers if it were posted as it's own topic, rather than hi-jacking this thread.

Second, I have taken the GCIH and I am preparing to take the GCIA from GIAC.  I will offer my experience.

I passed the GCIH with older course ware and MP3 from the OnDemand program, it did not effect my score in anyway.  In my experience the course ware will take you a long way to teach you the material and pass the exam.  Especially since the the GIAC tests are open note/open book.  In preparing for the exam, I would recommend that you make an index of the course ware before you take the test.  It will assist you in locating information quickly during the test.  While it may be possible to look up every answer to the test in the time allowed, it helps to actually know the material hands on.  I would recommend you work with the exercises and quizzes in the course ware.  Setup your own lab (even if it is just a VMWare image) and use the tools taught in the material.

Good luck.

Hi unsupported..

I would make sure I don't hijack any thread again & yeah thanks a lot for sharing your experience 

@ Don...

I would keep that in my mind too 

@ T_Bone

hey many thanks on ur views too, I think I can go ahead confidently with GPEN now. Yup we have to keep ourselves updated with the tools. That is one important thing too. Anyways thanks a lot for your information

if anyone would like to donate or  help  me with a affordable price.

Their recent CEH study materials,books, Cd's or
the security + 2008 please send me a message,

New student , I have check usa jobs no jobs postings yet. in past  week
we lost 224, 419 jobs in florida last quater.

thanks

Is it even permitted by EC-Council to sell ones official courseware (books, CDs, etc.)?