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    what OS to get

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Superjrj, Dec 10, 2006.

  1. Superjrj

    Superjrj Notebook Geek

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    ok as many of you know i bought a hel80 without an os, other than the 21 day trial they gave me, a big boooooo to that btw, anyways i need an os till they launch vista, so shoould i but the windows with the coupon or what ,good suggestions welcomed
     
    Superjrj, Dec 10, 2006
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  2. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    If you dont wanna spend money on an OS just get Linux. Otherwise pay 150 bucks for XP.
     
    Angelic, Dec 10, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Have your cake and eat it too:

    Link
     
    ZaZ, Dec 10, 2006
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  4. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    Vista will lauch VERY SOON, so I suggest using Ubuntu or another FREE linux product until Vista.

    You don't have any old Os lying around?
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Dec 10, 2006
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  5. chrisyano

    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    That deal ZaZ linked to is a great way to go.
     
    chrisyano, Dec 10, 2006
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