Is there a version of this computer we can buy *without* Windows? Say for example, an Ubuntu-equipped version?
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I don't think any computers are sold from major manufacturers with Ubuntu or Linux installed though I could be wrong, but you can definitely install it easily enough yourself.
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This one does not come with an OS. There is a similar model number with the same hardware that does comes with Windows 7, however.
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The computer itself works well; however, it has Windows 8 installed, and it is not friendly towards Windows 8. It seems one needs a touchscreen if you are going to work with Windows 8 and this one does not have it.
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I think mine shipped Win7 Home x64 - so you could wipe out the entire HD/OS and reinstall with x86, but it would be quite a task if you weren't savvy.
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No. It has windows 8 without touch.I purchased without catching that.I thought it was 7 which is what i required. Now i am sorry!
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Currently we do NOT have this model of computer with a Windows 7 operating system. The only available models all come with Windows 8. If your still interested I can provide you with a couple links and tips that would allow you to utilize Windows 8 exactly the same way as your used to with Windows 7. The main tool being this: http://www.classicshell.net/ Or if this isn't quite what your looking for I can provide you with a couple alternative ways of going about getting/setting up a computer with Windows 7 Have a good one!
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It comes with windows. You will need to purchase, as I did, Microsoft office. The laptop also came with anti-virus software.
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No. You need windows 7 and natively installed. I tried to update it with a virtualized system (Parallels) on my MAC and it didn't work, I had to barrow a computer. But is quick...
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Actually, it's not what windows version but the model of your lap top or computer... What's the model ?
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Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
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If you purchase as is it comes with Windows 8 (ugh!), but if you go to Acer they may be able to do something to sell it with Windows 7. I did not ask. You may have to purchase windows 7, uninstall windows 8 and install windows 7.
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Windows 7 is the operating system out of the box. You don't need to do anything.
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It comes with 64-bit Windows 8 built in to the system. There's no CD, so if you want a different OS, you have to rip it out of the processor.
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Kind of sorry to hear that you won't be our guinea pig. :) I understand why you would chicken out.Honestly, I am one of the minority of IT people I know who actually likes Vista. Still, there has been a lot of backlash about Vista. I suspect Windows XP will be around a lot longer than MS wanted. Only time will tell.In any case, you must have Vista check out that HP 2133. *****As another side note, I am curious if you were leaning towards this MSI Wind for the larger screen? Or did you not know about the new HP model?Toshiba and Sony have some small models too, although I've only seen high end ones. Don't know if they make ones comparable to this one.Soon, all the companies will have versions of them. Kind of sorry to hear that you won't be our guinea pig. :) I understand why you would chicken out.Honestly, I am one of the minority of IT people I know who actually likes Vista. Still, there has been a lot of backlash about Vista. I suspect Windows XP will be around a lot longer than MS wanted. Only time will tell.In any case, you must have Vista check out that HP 2133. *****As another side note, I am curious if you were leaning towards this MSI Wind for the larger screen? Or did you not know about the new HP model?Toshiba and... » Read More Kind of sorry to hear that you won't be our guinea pig. :) I understand why you would chicken out.Honestly, I am one of the minority of IT people I know who actually likes Vista. Still, there has been a lot of backlash about Vista. I suspect Windows XP will be around a lot longer than MS wanted. Only time will tell.In any case, you must have Vista check out that HP 2133. *****As another side note, I am curious if you were leaning towards this MSI Wind for the larger screen? Or did you not know about the new HP model?Toshiba and Sony have some small models too, although I've only seen high end ones. Don't know if they make ones comparable to this one.Soon, all the companies will have versions of them. « Show Less
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When I bought this it came without an operating system. I installed XP, but you can choose whatever suits. BTW its a great little computer. I mounted it to the back of a monitor. Very compact.
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It comes with Ubuntu, NOT Windows 7. The "L" at the end of the product number indicates it is a Linux product - or so I was told by the folks at Asus when I spoke with them. At that time (early August) they did not make a Windows 7 version in this machine.
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This one comes with Ubuntu Linux operating system. But I believe you can get a similar system with windows at a slightly higher price.