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<blockquote data-quote="Vince53" data-source="post: 64519472" data-attributes="member: 251704"><p>Time to discuss operating systems. Laptop drivers are so specific that if you upgrade your OS, they will likely not work well with your new OS. The manufacturer's warranty doesn't cover it, and Microsoft isn't to blame. Don't do it! This is why I advise you to buy a cheap laptop. For $120 more than the cost of the upgrade, you can buy a new cheap laptop that has the new system installed.</p><p></p><p>Windows 8.1 is a fake-out. Microsoft claims that it is an update for tax purposes, but it's actually a complete new OS. Yes, I'll install it on my desktop. But if you install it on your laptop, you might lose your drivers. Granted, 8.1 is so close to 8 that you might be able to re-install the drivers from the manufacturer's website. But if it doesn't work, it's your problem, not theirs.</p><p></p><p>There actually is a version of Linux written specifically for laptops, and it works well. But some companies buy left-over Windows laptops without an OS, and then install a free version of Linux. This lowers their cost, but you get a laptop that doesn't run well. Before you buy ANY computer, go home and research it on the web.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vince53, post: 64519472, member: 251704"] Time to discuss operating systems. Laptop drivers are so specific that if you upgrade your OS, they will likely not work well with your new OS. The manufacturer's warranty doesn't cover it, and Microsoft isn't to blame. Don't do it! This is why I advise you to buy a cheap laptop. For $120 more than the cost of the upgrade, you can buy a new cheap laptop that has the new system installed. Windows 8.1 is a fake-out. Microsoft claims that it is an update for tax purposes, but it's actually a complete new OS. Yes, I'll install it on my desktop. But if you install it on your laptop, you might lose your drivers. Granted, 8.1 is so close to 8 that you might be able to re-install the drivers from the manufacturer's website. But if it doesn't work, it's your problem, not theirs. There actually is a version of Linux written specifically for laptops, and it works well. But some companies buy left-over Windows laptops without an OS, and then install a free version of Linux. This lowers their cost, but you get a laptop that doesn't run well. Before you buy ANY computer, go home and research it on the web. [/QUOTE]
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