1) You cannot purchase any new computer or laptop without also getting Windows Vista. You have no choice, you will have Vista whether you like it or not.
This is actually not true. I just did my research last week for purchasing a new laptop. All the options I was considering (aside from the MacBook Pro) had options for Windows XP or Vista.
And yes, some computer manufacturers make it really difficult to reformat and start from scratch. Another reason I stuck with Dell. I ordered Vista Business (with media discs) with it, but keeping the option open to reformat and go back to XP Pro.
Sounds like a frustrating circle you're stuck in.. eeeks. Part of me is really dreading my new laptop arriving next week with Vista on it.
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Date: 4/4/07 10:15 pm (UTC)From:This is actually not true. I just did my research last week for purchasing a new laptop. All the options I was considering (aside from the MacBook Pro) had options for Windows XP or Vista.
And yes, some computer manufacturers make it really difficult to reformat and start from scratch. Another reason I stuck with Dell. I ordered Vista Business (with media discs) with it, but keeping the option open to reformat and go back to XP Pro.
Sounds like a frustrating circle you're stuck in.. eeeks. Part of me is really dreading my new laptop arriving next week with Vista on it.