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On 11/21/2024 12:51 PM, JAB wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:03:44 -0500, Michael Trew
> <michael.trew@att.net> wrote:
> 
>> I'm done with Windows, I'll give Linux a shot when I
>> must switch.
> 
> A home built computer generally cost more than a store bought
> computer, which generally comes with an OS installed.

I always build a PC on a budget if I do.  I'm currently using a Dell 
Latitude E6440 laptop.  I bought everything I needed, including used 
laptop, hard drive, charger and replacement battery, for under $100 on 
eBay.  It's an 8 year old retired enterprise computer, but still has 
decent specs and it's working great for me.  I installed W7 because 
there was a W7 Pro COA under the battery.

> Linux works...been there years ago...but I want to use the Window OS
> for specific Windows programs I use.  Previous Intel NUC computer I
> bought came with Windoze 11 Pro, so no need to switch to Linux.

I'm sure I could make it work.  All I really use the computer for is 
word processing, Usenet, e-mail, and general web browsing.