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    Unix/XP on XPS M1530?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by somu0915, Aug 26, 2008.

  1. somu0915

    somu0915 Newbie

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    Hi,
    I am planning to buy the DELL XPS M1530. However I found on internet that the default OS shipped with the notebook is Vista.

    Can they provide me with a dual boot of Ubuntu and XP?
    Or do I have to purchase XP? That sounds really foolish to buy an old OS, but I really like that OS..
    Also if I format and install another OS like any version of linux, would that be a case of void warranty?
    Kindly reply.
    Thanx!
     
    somu0915, Aug 26, 2008
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  2. phaaam

    phaaam Notebook Consultant

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    The XPS line doesn't get anything other than Vista. Some other Dell lines do get Ubuntu or XP, not both.

    I would call and ask Dell about the warranty. I've read that it can void it from some people, and from others it's just a change of software and not hardware.
     
    phaaam, Aug 26, 2008
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  3. Relativity17

    Relativity17 Notebook Evangelist

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    The software that you load typically won't affect the hardware-based warranty.

    Are there any particular reasons that you can't be running Vista? I'd say give it a week or two after doing a clean installation, and see what you may benefit from. Personally, the instant searching feature has really changed the way I use the Start Menu.
     
    Relativity17, Aug 26, 2008
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You can buy a M1530N and it comes with Ubuntu.
     
    atbnet, Aug 26, 2008
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