Vista Home Basic I'm afraid :-( When this laptop is fully supported by a Linux release I'll probably go that route. Dom ----- Original Message ----- From: "Apptech" To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Sent: Friday, May 23, 2008 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [EE] Vista/XP update >> I'd bin Vista from my laptop in a flash if it wasn't for >> the fact that I'd >> have to spend 1/4 of what I paid for the laptop for a >> legitimate copy of XP. > > You are entitled to load XP for free IF you have either of > the top Vista versions (Vista Pro, ...). If you have a Vista > Home version it MAY be cheaper to pay for an upgrade to > Vista Pro so you can then legally UPgrade to XP Pro. > > > Russell > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1457 - Release Date: 20/05/2008 16:45 -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist