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Thought it about time I had a dabble with Linux and thought would use it as a dual boot with a Vista desktop. Initially downloaded Ubuntu 12.04 LTS a month or three ago but never had time to give it a whirl. Over the last few days upgraded it to Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, downloaded the ISO file and mounted on a DVD but it falls over each time with different problems. In the end gave up and have tried again with Linux Mint Cinnamon but again it falls over. Vista does freeze a lot so think it may be something to do with this. Now I've bit the bullet and ordered a new harddrive for an unused P4 system as think it may run better as a standalone system. Or is there a better Linux to try? -
My question is not only for PC World but for all major PC retailers who seem to adopt the same policy. I have been told that if I buy a laptop or a netbook with Windows preinstalled and then I format or shrink the hard drive and install anything else, that would invalidate the warranty. I remember a few months ago somebody at a Linux user group telling me this is illegal. At the moment I don't know of any retailers selling a laptop without OS. Novatech sells a netbook without OS but at a premium. Any input appreciated. Thanks.
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