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    Stupid Operating System/Software Question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ArmageddonAsh, Feb 6, 2008.

  1. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    right my computer DIED on me and i have to get another i was wodnering does word, powerpoint ext come with some OS and if yes what ones im asking this as it wasnt me that brought my computer and it was already set up with everything on it. like i said stupid question :D
     
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  2. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    Not included in any OS, as far as I know. But if you need a cheap solution to using Word, Powerpoint extensions, then you can use OpenOffice.
     
    WackyT, Feb 6, 2008
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  3. ArmageddonAsh

    ArmageddonAsh Mangekyo Sharingan

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    okay thanx
    ill have to go for Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student
    what anti-virus, anti-hack- anit-anything bad software would do you think is the best
     
    ArmageddonAsh, Feb 6, 2008
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  4. Duct Tape Dude

    Duct Tape Dude Duct Tape Dude

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    Usually manufacturers will give you 90 day trials of MS Office, at which point you need to cough up a few hundred to keep it going or let it expire. They will also offer to sell you MS Office itself for the few hundred upfront.

    As WackyT said, OpenOffice is a good starting point for basic word processing and the like.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Feb 6, 2008
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  5. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Some good free solutions are AVG, Avira, Avast, Comodo, etc.
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 6, 2008
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  6. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Or, if you're inseparably wedded (shackled, tied, enslaved - pick your synonym) to Windows, see if you can find someone who already purchased Windows Office Home and Student Edition but only installed it on one system - Office HSE can be installed on up to three separate computers (technically within the same household :wink: ) under the basic retail license you get when you buy retail.

    I'd give OpenOffice a try first, though (along with, possibly, an open operating system :yes: ).
     
    Shyster1, Feb 6, 2008
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  7. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    That is sooo! Illegal why even mention the license? ;)
     
    powerpack, Feb 6, 2008
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  8. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Which part is illegal? Installing the same retail version on more than one computer, or pushing the envelope on what counts as a "household"?
     
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  9. The_Punisher

    The_Punisher Notebook Evangelist

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    Can't you just use your old Office CD/DVD? Unless you don't have one that is.
    I like Kaspersky for my security. Its quick and takes up little resources.
     
    The_Punisher, Feb 6, 2008
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  10. JCMS

    JCMS Notebook Prophet

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    No, when you buy a computer with office from an OEM such as Dell, IBM, HP... It comes pre-installed with no disk & no serial number.

    You can get the ultimate edition for $75 if you are currently attending college/university in north america
     
    JCMS, Feb 6, 2008
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