BUS wrote:If I purchase a new computer can I hire someone to take my Windows XP off and load it on my new one.
I do not want Vista. Not a flame but its a memory hog.
Any help?
Lenovo, Dell, HP et al. are still selling XP loaded on their new machines.
If you purchase on-line you can still order XP.
Your existing data can easily be migrated to a new computer as well so you'll be OK.
However XP is soon to be two generations behind the current OS when Windows 7 is released.
Most new computers easily run Vista and memory is so cheap it is not a problem.
OS X is a valid alternative as well but you'll have to learn new ways to do things you already know plus you have to purchase new OS X application software as well.
Worse is the fact that the new entry MacBooks don't support Firewire so if you have FW externals you are SOL.
You also have to buy an adapter to hook up any current monitors you own as Apple equipped them with a new proprietary video out port called "Mini DisplayPort connector".
All computers have their strengths so do your homework before buying anything!