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 - Purchasing an OSIf you are going to purchase an Operating System, you have to ask yourself what are you doing to be doing with your computer. Go ahead, take a second and ask yourself. I am an Extreme Gamer. As far as I am concern, Windows XP is one of the most stable and reliable OS's for the most every day uses, like gaming. Windows is extremely user friendly and most of the popular applications used is for windows. Do not believe rumors about Mac's being un-hackable. It's just that the user base value of macs are so low that the shock value will be as low so nobody wastes their time writing viruses for mac's only. But Mac's are very good for productivity like film/audio editing. I use my mac for when I am just editing films with my gf. But the Mac OS are only good on macs seeing how they are built to use that OS. And no right click? lol. Still, Mac OS is a good productive OS. Linux is for Computer Guru's who know what they are doing and know what they want in an Operating System. This is also a Productive OS but for the most knowledgeable in computing. FREE* So again, what are you doing with your computer? Everyday use, simple, easy, friendly, gaming, secure - Windows Productivity - Mac *NOTE* Do not consider Linux if you have no idea what you are doing. Linux is for the most extreme. Rating:  - XP ReviewShipping was prompt even though it was shipped during the Christmas season. No complaints. Rating:  - National DisgraceIt is a national disgrace that Microsoft keeps ripping off the public by selling this garbage software. Get a Mac. Rating: - The most expensive JUNK everI've used various forms of windows products since windows 3.1. Though I can agree with many of the gripes that people have with the operating system itself, my complain is with is version so people can know what they are getting into: The install is fairly straightforward and most people that can figure out a basic install shouldn't have much of a problem getting things started, after that it becomes a dedicated nightmare. After the initial install the system failed to recognize ANY of my basic setup componants: I was doing a basic format and reinstall of a Dell 2.4 gig system with 512mb of RAM running a cable internet line through a router that connected my laptop and an xbox. First off it wouldn't even recognize my monitor (which is extremely dated (pre flatscreen) so I was only able to get a 600 x 800 screen resolution at 16 bit. (Under the old install I had no problems) There was no included basic drivers available on the cd for my monitor to manually install one myself and since the problem of it not recognizing my cable line I couldn't even download it myself which brings up another major set up problems. Basically I recieved a shell of an OS which seems to be lacking all the major things I've had on any other windows CD before. (I've been through plenty of installs in the past) I can fix all this eventually by manually downloading drivers and such off my laptop, burning them to cd and carrying the disk into the living room to install them but why should I have to? If I hadn't had an alternate source to do this I would have been SCREWED!! I basically blew the money on this OS install when for another $50 I could have picked up a POS bargain basement computer and saved myself the hassle. Save yourself and do the same and stay away from this package. There are plenty other alternatives out there! Rating:  - Activation Code For Windows XPSince people are selling used copies of Windows XP, what I haven't seen addressed is how do you use the Activation Key if this product has already been used. If you don't have a Valid Activation Key for this product, you will have a locked up computer after 30 days, unless you purchase a NEW, VALID Activation Key!
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