Posted: 12/16/2016 8:25:17 PM EDT
| I thought I might actually get some useful suggestions, but this is going nowhere. I'll look elsewhere. |
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But we're not a "Linux-friendly" household, and there's no way I'm spending gobs of money on Apple products. I've got the .iso files for Windows 7 straight from Microsoft, but I need product keys. Does anyone have any recommendations for reputable vendors for such? Ibtl. |
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There is always ReactOS.
Quite an impressive effort in taking apart the blackbox that is the Windows NT kernel. Just getting a key is not a regular thing, but can be done. This is a very restrictive OEM key, but can be done with a fresh install. Surprisingly legit You're only other option is loaders and that is b& camp territory to discuss here. |
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OP if you really want Windows 7 just buy something with Windows 7 on it. Pick a brand and look in the business section.
For example: http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/laptops?~ck=mn#!facets=80770~0~16063830&p=1 |
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The short version: Win10 keeps "updating" itself, getting ever more bloated, and breaking/disabling features on our computers. The long version is that it's a piece of shit that keeps re-enabling the stench no matter how many times or ways we disable the smell-o-vision of their update process. The extremely short version: We hate it. Define "bloated". Windows 10 and 8 are both leaner than 7. |
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The short version: Win10 keeps "updating" itself, getting ever more bloated, and breaking/disabling features on our computers. The long version is that it's a piece of shit that keeps re-enabling the stench no matter how many times or ways we disable the smell-o-vision of their update process. The extremely short version: We hate it. Build a nicer computer |