Will this be supported by MSN windows 8.1, which seems to be the standard for continuing support?
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Your question tells me you don't know a whole lot about MSN(which is a website), support OR windows 8/8.1. Windows 7 is BY FAR the preferable operating system. Yes, the laptop will support windows 8/8.1, and most likely Windows 9(which is due out very soon), but it would be a huge waste of time and money. So you know, I own and operate a computer shop.
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This was taken directly from Serato's site regarding Windows 8 compatibility:Windows 8 and 8.1 are not currently supported for use with Serato software. There are many users running Serato software with Windows 8 and 8.1 without problem, but official support for an Operating System takes time due to the rigorous testing required.We are working towards our software supporting Windows 8 and 8.1 by fixing issues as they come up and furthering our testing. We are happy for users to test their setups with Windows 8 and 8.1, but until we are certain of their reliability we recommend that users don't perform using them. This was taken directly from Serato's site regarding Windows 8 compatibility:Windows 8 and 8.1 are not currently supported for use with Serato software. There are many users running Serato software with Windows 8 and 8.1 without problem, but official support for an Operating System takes time due to the rigorous testing required.We are working towards our software supporting Windows 8 and 8.1 by fixing issues as they come up and furthering our testing. We are happy for users to test their setups with Windows 8 and 8.1, but until we are certain of their reliability we... » Read More This was taken directly from Serato's site regarding Windows 8 compatibility:Windows 8 and 8.1 are not currently supported for use with Serato software. There are many users running Serato software with Windows 8 and 8.1 without problem, but official support for an Operating System takes time due to the rigorous testing required.We are working towards our software supporting Windows 8 and 8.1 by fixing issues as they come up and furthering our testing. We are happy for users to test their setups with Windows 8 and 8.1, but until we are certain of their reliability we recommend that users don't perform using them. « Show Less
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Yes. Also when you set up your account with Microsoft you can upgrade to 8.1 free
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I assume that you have the Ubuntu version of the Netbook, yes... you can load windows 8.1 on this BUT you would be better off if you could simple by the system with 8.1 pre-loaded on it. Buying the MS 8.1 package on top of the low cost system would be financially a bad move. Good luck!
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I have been able to it on both versions of windows 8. Currently running on windows 8.1.
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I doubt it. It's not supported by MS any longer and has greater vulnerabilities with each passing day. You can contact the vendor and ask directly.
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I have windows 7. My daughter uses it on Windows 8. I don't know about 8.1 but there shouldn't be a problem. I would still buy it.
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I have Windows 8.1 and it works fine for what I use it for, telephony dialing.
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The concern with 885 is that MSN is going away 2012, so the MSN traffic feature etc. won't work after that if I am reading their web site correctly.https://www.msndirect.com/MSNDirectServiceAnnouncement.aspx
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I do not have any direct experience with Windows 8.1....but honestly, I can not imagine why it would not. The Windows 8 platform is backwards compatible with Windows 7 equipment and it works fine for that.
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It seems to work fine with Windows 8.1. When I originally installed I only had Windows 8.0 but after the update I experienced 0 issues with compatibility.
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I would know the answer to that. I've had trouble getting it to support Windows 8.
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I have not tried it with windows 8.1 but with windows 7 it works beautifully
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As far as I can tell, this version should work with win 8.1. Having said that I know that if you wanted to use MS Outlook for you mail it will not work. The lowest it goes it Outlook 2007. I hope this helps?
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Windows 8.1 is great on legacy support, and if you can get past the Start screen, which you can disable with a few hidden checkboxes, the experience isn't much different. The apps list is bigger, and you have gestures. I haven't had any issues with it, and can't figure out why people are bashing 8.1 so hard. MS bumbled into something late like they always do, but they seem to recover OK.
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I have not used it with Windows 8.1.I am using it with Windows 7 and it works perfect.
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I am not a technical support person but I use this on Windows 8 with no problems.