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    Is getting OS through Xoticpc same thing as buying it anywhere else?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Ancientbarb, May 4, 2012.

  1. Ancientbarb

    Ancientbarb Notebook Geek

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    This may be a stupid question but is buying Windows 7 OS from Xoticpc same thing as buying it from the other places? I'm asking this because I was planning to purchase a Sager NP9170 without a OS so I can install a SSD more easily. But that is only if pre-installazation is mandatory. So if I pay $80 for the OS, will they send me a installation disk so I can install it myself after installing my SSD? I've always bought pre-built computers and I'm finally trying do myself a favor and learn a few things :eek:
     
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  2. JOSEA

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    Yes according to their site they will provide you with a DVD so you can install the OS yourself. I am sure if you want it shipped without any OS installed they would do that.
     
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    one thing to consider is that the xotic OS is likely an OEM OS, meaning that you might be limited to using it on that specific notebook.
     
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