Would you spend 200$ for OS?

@bikespot (483)
Canada
May 3, 2008 1:30pm CST
If i build my own computer it will not come with its own operating system. I recently looked to see what windows vista OS was selling for. Some of them are only 150$ , but if you want premium you looking at least 200$ for it. What would you do?
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Skipp3R
@Skipp3R (22)
• Germany
3 May 08
look at the microsoft website there you can find a free download of "windows server 2008" (a more powerful windows vista) here is the download link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=13c7300e-935c-415a-a79c-538e933d5424
bikespot
@bikespot (483)
• Canada
3 May 08
Why is it free? Have you tried this before. That program sells for like 500$ and above.
Skipp3R
@Skipp3R (22)
• Germany
6 May 08
yes it is free for 240 days
bikespot
@bikespot (483)
• Canada
7 May 08
I might go that way , i'll give it a try and see if i like it. Thanks , once i get my new computer i'll giver a try.
ferdzNK
@ferdzNK (3211)
• Philippines
4 May 08
Why wont you try XP instead I guest they would be selling like hot cakes this days because of the "end-of-life" thing, beside not all programs are compatible to vista anyway.
bikespot
@bikespot (483)
• Canada
4 May 08
I'm running XP on this computer i have right now. What programs don't run with Vista? I know this was a problem before , but i think its been all fixed. Why wouldn't i run vista? It seems like a good OS now , since they have got most of the bugs worked out. If they are going to stop producing XP in july i think so they are wanting people to switch to Vista.
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ferdzNK
@ferdzNK (3211)
• Philippines
4 May 08
If your using regular programs like MS office, internet browser and your PC has the power then you wont have any problem with vista. If you're into games, programming, or you have customize program or have relative old peripherals chases are your drivers for it are not yet updated.
WNCKen
@WNCKen (32)
• United States
3 May 08
You know, the Vista Home Premium is probably good enough for your needs. And as someone already said, you really should check out Ubutu 8.04 - it's really nice! I've installed it on my desktop and my laptop. It can co-exist with Windows and installation of a Linux OS has never been easier!
bikespot
@bikespot (483)
• Canada
3 May 08
Like i said before , i have used ubuntu before it is a great program , and i think this is the way i will go but i need my windows programs. They will not run on ubuntu OS.
killer_s
@killer_s (121)
• Indonesia
9 May 08
i think you must choose OS that suitable for your needs. you can consider about open source software too. Linux also great OS that capable to do many task like windows did.