Re: new PC catch-22

Mike Monett wrote:

"john jardine" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> "Robert Baer" <robertbaer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

[...]

>> Seems to me that M$ has teamed with the BIOS and board makers to
>> make sure that one cannot *install* WinXp from scratch on these
>> new computers.

>> But. If you happen to have a computer like that with WinXP
>> installed, the WinXP is readable and can be used for updates,
>> etc.

>> How in the h*ll does one start from scratch?

[...]

> So, hardware had been designed for a particular micro (AMD) and a
> particular micro*** OS. Nowhere were these details stated. The
> arrogant bastards assumption being that we're all non technical
> consumers, hence will buy and use whatever package they choose to
> offer us. Seems the only 'compatability' we are left with, is the
> ability to run ms progs. Aren't monopolies just the thing!.

> john

Looks like this is the year for Linux. I won't buy any new computers
unless they are guaranteed to run Linux with no problems. Also DOS:)

Regards,

Mike Monett

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The problem ther is that no reseller guarantees anything, and if the pile of metal they sell you does not work, then you pay for return.
And they do not properly or fully test it and so it works for them because the setup and conditions are totally different.
So you get back the same POS.

This is exactly what has happened with the setup i mentioned in the query; *three* identical setups they were supposed tocheck, and they only checked one and failed to follow instructions.
Of course they work using a hard drive with XP loaded; that was not the problem!
Idiots!
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