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AgingAmerican

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8. I would not reinstall Vista

Reply to gvstn (Reply #7)

Tue Oct 9, 2012, 01:49 PM

Oct 2012

Vista is crap.

If you want to try something more stable, try xubuntu. Xubuntu is the Ubuntu version for older hardware. It is the latest version of Ubuntu but very light weight, a very good way to dip your toe into the linux world. I run it on my netbook and it is five times faster than the 'Windows 7 starter' that came with the netbook AND the wireless runs right out of the box.

http://xubuntu.org/

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Concerned that my laptop is screwed. [View all] Pool Hall Ace Sep 2012 OP

If you want to give Linux a try... ChromeFoundry Sep 2012 #1

I just tried Ubuntu from a usb drive Mnpaul Sep 2012 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Mnpaul Sep 2012 #3

My first suspect would be the hard drive. RC Sep 2012 #4

Oh, I've had that problem before Pool Hall Ace Sep 2012 #6

MSE is actually very good. sir pball Sep 2012 #5

Just to follow up on what MnPaul said gvstn Oct 2012 #7

I would not reinstall Vista AgingAmerican Oct 2012 #8

Go to a book store and get "Ubuntu for Dummies" Warpy Oct 2012 #9

I have no problem with blowing the dust out. That being said . . . Pool Hall Ace Oct 2012 #10