Will Linux boot up when I start--Meaning can I get rid of Windows xp
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Yes. It is a full standalone operating system that will replace xp. Download the newest version at linuxmint dot com and donate to the project if you like it!
2144733
UEFI but I had no issues when I installed Ubuntu Linux. Duel booting might be a problem but I do not intend to use this for anything other than Linux.
2030280
I'd consider doing a dual boot just in case the second OS doesn't take properly.
2210681
I don't think operating system would be an issue. Just make sure you don't stress out the power supply and you should be ok.
1353566
Yes it will boot to it. Just remember to set it as your boot drive in bios. You can also select it at boot up. Some motherboards it's the F12 key to choose which drive to boot from.
1732686
I wouldn't know ... I have yet to get mine to boot up in windows. Buy something, anything else.
1061353
The unit that I received did not. Since I am not thrilled Windows XP, due to it's high maintenance, I wiped the drive and installed Linux Ubuntu v 14.04 which has worked flawlessly. The only downside is that for games, this unit is not great. Otherwise, it works very well.
275987
Hola.no can putting on any windows operating system, in such case you can put linux. regards
283858
I will try to boot up on Linux this evening, I'll let you know. I don't expect it to be any problem, but I'll report back.
780824
Don't. You get a nice clean laptop, put a nice Linux on it, not Windows. Mint, Ubuntu, or Zorin. If you want a windows computer, buy one of those instead.
1606056
My son-in-law removed the Windows and put in Ubuntu for me. He says it depends on which Windows system was installed on the computer. Sorry I can't help you more.
1744321
It's my understanding you can dual boot with any board. I've done Ubuntu/Windows dual boots on pretty much every PC I've owned. I think dual booting is performed by software installed on your hard drive, not anything specific to particular boards, but I am not an expert. If you have an AMD video card or use a wireless network adapter, you might want to look into whether or not they have driver support under SteamOS. You could always just give it a shot and see what happens. Make sure you back up all your data and good luck!
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yes,all you have to do is "google" the chipset which is listed on the specs sheet that's pictured with the set up.p/s:this set up works great,it's just too bad that it doesn't work w/ "win 8" &"win 7" will be a goner in a few yrs just like "xp" & very soon "vista".but it will still work w/ most "linux".
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It comes with Linux, but by using a USB optical drive, you should be able to install Windows. I recommend trying XP SP2 or SP3. Not sure, but you may need SATA drivers for XP to work... [PirateBay has XP Pro SP3 w/ SATA drivers, if you're not above that sort of thing. ;-) ] No idea about OS X, Google "Hackintosh" for more info on that.
532440
Educated guess ... Maybe. It depends on which distribution you plan on using and how new the hardware is (as to whether or not you'll be able to find drivers yet). Bored with windows already?
2022666
I never found out. It was my intention to set it up as a multi-linux test computer but when you start it for the first time you are supposed to choose Win 7 or 8. Mine was DOA so I sent it back rather than risk having to buy a copy of Windows just to see if it would work with Linux. I did read the review of a later customer who complained of having difficulty with drivers.
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Yes, that will work just fine. I added drives after I started everything to make the startup price not as bad.