[Perdogg]

How do I get a computer without Vista?? Macs are too expensive.

[Malsua]

How do I get a computer without Vista?? Macs are too expensive.

Ask for XP. Seriously. I bought 14 HP boxes last week with XP on them. I'll be buying another 50 or so in the next month. All will come pre-loaded with xP.

[TomGuy]

How do I get a computer without Vista??

You can buy a system that has no OS and install WinXP on it. This does take some techno know-how, as they will supply you with some kind of DOS -- disk operating system -- but you may have to format and install it on the blank hard drive.

Or, many computer dealers were selling 'VISTA' machines with the 'XP' downgrade available.

Do you have a tech you use or someone you know who has good basic computer techno knowledge? That could influence your decision.

[bcsco]

How do I get a computer without Vista?? Macs are too expensive.

Dell online still has them available with XP...

[tgusa]

Good question. I think Dell still offers laptops with XP if you specifically request it. You should also be able to locate a LICENSED copy of XP on eBay - read the description carefully though. I’m toying with switching over to Linux but it’s a bear to learn - have yet to locate a really good learning tool for Ubuntu, which I have on an older hard drive. Macs are great if you’re independently wealthy which I most definitely am not.