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    Buy with no OS?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by moo.mike.moo, Jan 25, 2008.

  1. moo.mike.moo

    moo.mike.moo Notebook Geek

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    Hi,

    I want to buy a T61p. As with 99% of all laptops, this one can't be customized without an OS. The least I can get is Vista Home Basic. I'm a full time Gentoo Linux user and I have XP Pro already that I can use. Is there any way I can buy one without the OS (and save money)?

    Thanks!
     
    moo.mike.moo, Jan 25, 2008
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  2. SkeeteRX8

    SkeeteRX8 Notebook Deity

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    I think the T61p is available with SUSE...but only for corporations.

    Call them to order and ask for no OS, that may work..
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 25, 2008
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  3. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Lithus, Jan 25, 2008
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    Yeah, a call may work. try that...
     
    ahl395, Jan 25, 2008
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    Stick with Home Basic and just install Gentoo over it, they will probably ship an XP Professional downgrade recovery set of disks as well if you want XP as well..
     
    SkeeteRX8, Jan 25, 2008
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    Downgrade is only for Business and Ultimate.
     
    Lithus, Jan 25, 2008
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    Justintoxicated Notebook Geek

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    when I called tehy told me no you have to get at least vista basic, so that is what i got. I also asked them to send it to me with no memory and no Hard Drive but that was not possible either ;)
     
    Justintoxicated, Jan 25, 2008
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    clyde1 Notebook Consultant

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    Why not get it with the OS, create your restore CDs, and then just reformat and put what you want on it. That way you'll have your bloatware OS waiting for you on the shelf in case you ever change your mind and want to be assimilated like the rest of us.
     
    clyde1, Jan 25, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You could disagree with the EULA when first booted and try to get your money back. Dell sells some Latitudes with Freedos if you're interested.

    Link
     
    ZaZ, Jan 26, 2008
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    HP's business line sells their laptops with FreeDOS also.
     
    Arki, Jan 26, 2008
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    moo.mike.moo Notebook Geek

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    It seems there's no way around it then. I guess I'll either get the cheapest one (Home Basic) or get a more capable one like Home Premium or Business in case I ever need it, which I hope never happens, of course.

    Thanks for all the input!
     
    moo.mike.moo, Jan 26, 2008
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