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Nick
Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 34535 Location: Hereford
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Posted: Tue May 06, 14 4:07 pm Post subject: Windows 8.1 |
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Son has a self build PC and wants Windows 8.1 on it.
Is this suitable?
Click.
I've asked Dabs, the seller, but they say they 'haven't had training, so I must ask the manufacturer.' Asshats.
My question is, it doesn't appear to be an upgrade, or limited to Dell PCs, or anything?
He currently has a copy of Windows 7, which limps along, but gives messages about not being strictly legit, due to me having to use a student licence from a dead PC etc etc. Let's not go into that.
If it's not suitable, why not, and what version do I buy, please?
I am aware that Linux is the best thing in the world, and I should use that, but, really, it's not, and I won't. |
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RichardW
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Nick
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Shane
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Treacodactyl Downsizer Moderator
Joined: 28 Oct 2004 Posts: 25795 Location: Jumping on the bandwagon of opportunism
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Nick
Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 34535 Location: Hereford
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Nick
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Shane
Joined: 31 Oct 2005 Posts: 3467 Location: Doha. Is hot.
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Nick
Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 34535 Location: Hereford
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vegplot
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vegplot
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alison Downsizer Moderator
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vegplot
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oldish chris
Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 4148 Location: Comfortably Wet Southport
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Posted: Thu May 08, 14 6:46 am Post subject: |
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well Nick, I think that the link in Treacodactyl's post gives all the information necessary. The next question is about the computer. Is it's manufacture a one-off event, or will it go on for years like Trigger's broom? I wouldn't be surprised if, over time, bits get added or replaced. In which case, he needs the full price version.
To help him with his decision making, can I suggest an analogy of Windows versus Linux debate. A petrol-head spends hours explaining how a BMW is superior to a Kia in every possible way, and anyhow, he wouldn't be seen dead in a Kia. This is followed up by the question "Where can I get a brand-new Beemer for £7K?"
He wants Windows 8.1, £90 it seems. |
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Nick
Joined: 02 Nov 2004 Posts: 34535 Location: Hereford
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