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| Thread ID: 86836 | 2008-01-30 06:13:00 | Asus eee PC | jcr1 (893) | Press F1 |
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| 635432 | 2008-02-02 00:06:00 | I just asked someone for a copy of their XP CD, and just used a XP Serial key from one of my old PCs. That was fine. Only thing is when you run XP on the Eee PC you start to notice how great the linux OS is afterwards. (After i spent an hour trying to find my wireless router ...) Did you install all the Eee drivers correctly? I noticed some would be quite iffy to install, such as the soundcard driver, but once everything was set up properly then it functioned fine. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 635433 | 2008-02-02 00:12:00 | Did you install all the Eee drivers correctly? I noticed some would be quite iffy to install, such as the soundcard driver, but once everything was set up properly then it functioned fine. They would give you a CD that installs ALL neccessary drivers automatically... well thats untrue, cause you need to log back on when it restarts after installing some drivers. I cant recommend the Eee PC much more. It is everything you need for everyday tasks. (Except 3d gaming, video editing etc...) |
cl_metal_snake (10242) | ||
| 635434 | 2008-02-02 02:39:00 | I just asked someone for a copy of their XP CD, and just used a XP Serial key from one of my old PCs. That was fine. Only thing is when you run XP on the Eee PC you start to notice how great the linux OS is afterwards. (After i spent an hour trying to find my wireless router ...) Now that is interesting. How did they get the XP CD - when I have enquired I have been told "No they are not available" In fact I even asked only the other day from good old Dick Smiths. Same answer. The computers they have for sale all have the OS installed and no disks. Tom |
Thomas01 (317) | ||
| 635435 | 2008-02-02 03:03:00 | Now that is interesting. How did they get the XP CD - when I have enquired I have been told "No they are not available" In fact I even asked only the other day from good old Dick Smiths. Same answer. The computers they have for sale all have the OS installed and no disks. Tom Thomas, this is just my guess - but I think it's an "ever-changing world of computers" thing... I have an XP disk because it came as an extra with my 2nd hand comp, which is now 5/6 years old. Later, I also asked for the free CD which M/S offered containing updates to SP2, so have both. But more recently - don't know when - they stopped providing disks. Presumably only those of us with older computers have them..? |
Laura (43) | ||
| 635436 | 2008-02-02 07:15:00 | The more I use this machine the better I like it:thumbs: I'm sitting on a balcony of a motel in Taupo, where we've come to visit my elderly Aunty (mid '80's) and I brought the Eee over in my camera bag (so that proves the portability I was seeking). I've searched out wifi connections, got the motel one, hence being able to make this post (plus I got a heap of others - even the motel down the street; I've never done this before. But it just works.) As for agonising about installing XP, I'd say, forget it. The Xandros installation works just fine. As for those other concerns; I'm getting used to the small screen size and the keyboard - not a problem, mind you I'm a poor typist so I probably wouldn't know a good keyboard if I tripped over it. Then, there's "horses for courses". In Laura's case, maybe not the answer. But for me, wandering around all over the place and looking for "compactness" and Skype compatibility; it's the answer. |
jcr1 (893) | ||
| 635437 | 2008-02-02 11:14:00 | Tom: Its semi true about XP, the week that vista came out there was a recall of XP (at the store I worked at). And now vista is the only thing available at most 'big box' type stores (DSE etc). XP is however, still available at other places qmb.co.nz and www.c1com.co.nz although it is the OEM version.... From memory I think the 'cut off' date is June or July of this year where it will no longer be available for purchase. All the computers that are sold at my store only come with a recovery disc, a lot don't even have that, just a partition to restore the PC to out-of-the-box configuration. So when you buy a new PC/laptop what you're paying for is not a copy of windows, but a license to use it on the computer you buy. I think this is to help reduce the 'windows tax' on new computers :) but I can agree with you in that its a stupid idea and removes any freedom and flexibility that the end user should have. Try Linux, it's fantastic. |
cold_fusion (6537) | ||
| 635438 | 2008-02-02 13:09:00 | Just to add to what Cold_Fusion wrote: Installing / Using windows isnt quite the same as most other software, you dont buy a CD and then use the software on one machine at a time or whatever.. the software comes pre-loaded usually and its "bound" to that machine. Remove it from that machine and you can put it back on it, but you cant go "machine-hopping"... So unfortunately if you WERE to install XP on an EeePC, you would have to purchase a retail version of XP Home / Pro (To be totally legal), or you could wait for the model of the EeePC that comes with XP bundled to arrive in NZ, however that could be some time from what Ive heard... As jrc1 said, the default Linux install works a treat, and Asus really did put quite a lot of thought into things :) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 635439 | 2008-02-02 19:40:00 | The company I work for has an agreement with Microsoft where staff are allowed one copy of XP Pro, Vista Business, and Office for "personal use" on a home machine. | somebody (208) | ||
| 635440 | 2008-02-02 19:53:00 | Just to add to what Cold_Fusion wrote: Installing / Using windows isnt quite the same as most other software, you dont buy a CD and then use the software on one machine at a time or whatever.. the software comes pre-loaded usually and its "bound" to that machine. Remove it from that machine and you can put it back on it, but you cant go "machine-hopping"... So unfortunately if you WERE to install XP on an EeePC, you would have to purchase a retail version of XP Home / Pro (To be totally legal), or you could wait for the model of the EeePC that comes with XP bundled to arrive in NZ, however that could be some time from what Ive heard... As jrc1 said, the default Linux install works a treat, and Asus really did put quite a lot of thought into things :) Will it still be illegal to install "your mates" copy of XP after July when you won't be able to buy it anymore? |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 635441 | 2008-02-02 20:17:00 | Will it still be illegal to install "your mates" copy of XP after July when you won't be able to buy it anymore? Is it still illegal to steal your mate's car, even though Toyota stopped making and selling it 5 years ago? |
somebody (208) | ||
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