This unit could run windows (xp or vista) or osx??
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My IT serviceman said that it was veryyyyyy lenghty to transform this machine from Linux to Windows since there was no disk of utilities for running this machine on Windows and he had to search and download many from the web , with lots of trial and error time expenses .
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It's a little low on RAM, but with another 2GB stick it should be able to run Windows 7 fairly well. I'm running Ubuntu 12.04LTS on mine with XBMC using Aeon MQ5 skin and I have zero complaints. Runs quiet and reliably. The only time I ever have to restart it is when one of my add-ons has an issue (not the machine's fault).
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Google is your friend, but to help with your search for drivers, this machine has an Intel HM70 express chipset (which had integrated gigabit lan) and an Intel celeron 887 processor with integrated Intel HD graphics. It's a Sandy bridge processor. References:http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/professional-model-datasheet/DT.VFGAA.001And http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/value-chipsets/mobile-chipset-hm70.htmlAndhttp://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-Celeron-887-Notebook-Processor.77901.0.html
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I concur with Chase S., I have it running Ubuntu 13.10, it's responsive and stable. It should be able to run win 7 but I think 2GB ram is too low for windows 7 (windows 7 minimum requirement is 1GHz processor and 1GB ram, 2GB ram for win 7 64 bit and that's the bare minimum not the specs for a well performing machine http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements ) but will be OK for windows XP (as per Microsoft support site, XP requires minimum Pentium 233MHz and 64 Mb ram, recommended is 300MHz and 128 Mb, good old days :) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314865 . I advise against Vista In general and especially for such a modest spec . machine. With respect to OsX, sorry I have no idea. I concur with Chase S., I have it running Ubuntu 13.10, it's responsive and stable. It should be able to run win 7 but I think 2GB ram is too low for windows 7 (windows 7 minimum requirement is 1GHz processor and 1GB ram, 2GB ram for win 7 64 bit and that's the bare minimum not the specs for a well performing machine http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements ) but will be OK for windows XP (as per Microsoft support site, XP requires minimum Pentium 233MHz and 64 Mb ram, recommended is 300MHz and 128 Mb, good old days :)... » Read More I concur with Chase S., I have it running Ubuntu 13.10, it's responsive and stable. It should be able to run win 7 but I think 2GB ram is too low for windows 7 (windows 7 minimum requirement is 1GHz processor and 1GB ram, 2GB ram for win 7 64 bit and that's the bare minimum not the specs for a well performing machine http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements ) but will be OK for windows XP (as per Microsoft support site, XP requires minimum Pentium 233MHz and 64 Mb ram, recommended is 300MHz and 128 Mb, good old days :) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314865 . I advise against Vista In general and especially for such a modest spec . machine. With respect to OsX, sorry I have no idea. « Show Less
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It comes with Linux, but by using a USB optical drive, you should be able to install Windows. I recommend trying XP SP2 or SP3. Not sure, but you may need SATA drivers for XP to work... [PirateBay has XP Pro SP3 w/ SATA drivers, if you're not above that sort of thing. ;-) ] No idea about OS X, Google "Hackintosh" for more info on that.
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Yes you can, it uses MST, which is not dependent on os, just video card/drivers.
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The Operating System requirements are Windows Vista SP3, Windows 8, 7 (32 / 64 bit) & Mac: OS X v10.6.8 or later (Intel processor).
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support windows 98 / me / 2000 / xp / vista / Mac os x 10.5 or above / Linux
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sure does. Compatible with Vista/7/8, probably XP too if you download the utility but it's plug-n-play on the newer OSes.
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The OS on this unit is actually going to be Win7 PRO 64bit. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank You, ServerMonkey
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My original answer was "I don't know", but after reading the box it included XP for compatibility. So the answer is yes.
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According to the manufacturers information enclosed, this product will work with both Windows and Mac OS's. So I think you should be fine. I am running XP which many folks don't use any longer and they work great.
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Yes it will run windows 8 and it can handle a 64bit OS. Now is it going to be a speed demon? Nope. It should be a stable little computer.
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I would contact the company with that question. I know it runs on 7 , xp and vista. Love the product as I stated.
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I don't see why not. It read and burned a CD just fine for me under Windows XP thru Mac OS bootcamp. Didn't even need to install any drivers although a disc is included. I bought mine for XV barely used if at all.
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Haven't a clue, it works with Mac and all the drivers are downloadable so I don't see why it wouldn't providing Ubuntu can run other windows based programs it should work.
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Yes, here are the systems it'll run under:Supported Operating SystemsWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium, Pro, Enterprise & Ultimate Editions (32-bit & 64-bit)Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Enterprise & Ultimate Editions (32-bit & 64-bit, SP2)Windows® XP Home & Pro editions (SP3)
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Since it was for an XP machine, don't know. I wouldn't count on it though, knowing how Win8 is.
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Compatible with Mac OSX, Windows XP, ME & 2000. You can use it with windows 7 or 8 does not matter.
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I purchased one of these, and it came with Windows XP professional installed. You could, of course, install any operating system you choose....Windows, Linux, or MS-DOS if you wanted....It's your hardware!
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yep.. XP PRO will work perfectly, but I'd recommend upgrading your ram to 2gigs anyways. Vista will work too but will be slow (people install it for testing purposes). And of course, make sure you have all drivers ready after installing new OS. check msiwind.net for other help