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Can't afford xp, should I try linux?
rackoon:
Well I have all the parts (waiting for VGA card to come) to put together a new computer that will be totaly dedicated to my cab. My cab is half done but I want get the computer all set up before I stick the parts in the cab. Yet I have no OS. I suppose that I was ignorant as to how much windows cost. No wonder Bill Gates is so freaken rich.
Anyway, I had bought all the expensive cabinet and computer parts a long time ago when I started this hobby because I knew that I would be broke when I whent back to get my masters. At this point Im kind of poor and all the computers in my house are hand me down macs. So Im looking at linux because I cant afford windows xp.
Anyone out there use linux? Is it easy to use? Will it work well with MAME? I dont know a lot about computers so Im a little scared to try linux. Or should I just save up for windows xp?
NightGod:
If you are a student, you can get a massive discount on software through your school's book store (assuming you are in the US, I don't know about other countries). This usually ends up making the price as much as 75% off retail, so you likely would want to look into that option.
thorus:
At WSU every student got a free version of XP pro for personal use. It wasn't watered down or anything. Talk with the IT guys and find out if you school is in bed with Microsoft.
rackoon:
I attend a satalight of Chapman university. I will look into it right now.
rackoon:
They want $199.98 for home edition. Bill Gates is scum :troll:
I can get it for $90.00 on ebay.
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