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August 03, 2011, 05:45:29 PM |
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I just want to know is there a free microsoft windows os?
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August 03, 2011, 05:48:20 PM |
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Yes and no.
You can get a "free" copy with the purchases of some OEM systems. But that's about it.
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August 03, 2011, 05:49:34 PM |
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I just want to know is there a free microsoft windows os?
Only if you pirate it. Otherwise, it's always paid for, either hidden in the cost of a full system or as a standalone retail copy.
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August 03, 2011, 05:53:28 PM |
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Free (as in freedom) Windows OS, though not Microsoft: http://www.reactos.org/
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August 03, 2011, 06:54:33 PM |
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That is the Windows XP Service Pack 2, it's used to update an existing installation of Windows XP.
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August 03, 2011, 06:56:32 PM |
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Windows 95/98 keys should be cheap nowadays.
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August 03, 2011, 07:02:53 PM |
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Windows 95/98 keys should be cheap nowadays.
gl finding drivers.
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August 03, 2011, 07:05:02 PM |
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Windows 95/98 keys should be cheap nowadays.
gl finding drivers. No matter how often you try, humor is so often lost on the internet. Just the concept of something free from M$ is a joke.
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August 03, 2011, 07:17:06 PM |
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No matter how often you try, humor is so often lost on the internet. Just the concept of something free from M$ is a joke.
Not really... if it helps them take over a market, they are quite willing to give away things for free a la IE vs Netscape.
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August 03, 2011, 07:21:53 PM |
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Not really... if it helps them take over a market, they are quite willing to give away things for free a la IE vs Netscape.
Yes they do have free products (IE, Defender, Live), but without a *paid* windows OS you can't use them, so it's not quite the same comparison.
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August 03, 2011, 08:22:56 PM |
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Windows 95/98 keys should be cheap nowadays.
gl finding drivers. No matter how often you try, humor is so often lost on the internet. Just the concept of something free from M$ is a joke. It's hard to tell sometimes. I've seen people make dumber statements then that and they are not joking. So I just assume they mean what they are talking about.
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August 03, 2011, 08:29:31 PM |
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got some unused windows nt 4 workstation keys lying around. pm me if interested
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August 03, 2011, 08:31:02 PM |
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Only for students if I'm not wrong, which brings me back to Not really... if it helps them take over a market, they are quite willing to give away things for free a la IE vs Netscape.
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August 03, 2011, 08:49:38 PM |
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I just want to know is there a free microsoft windows os?
No there is not. But there is ReactOS, and WINE under Linux.
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August 03, 2011, 10:39:00 PM |
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There is one free version of windows(sorta). Microsoft hyper v server 2008. It has no explorer and may not let you install drivers for a video card i have not tried. however you can load pleanty of vm's on top of it if you're willing to work through a command line. http://www.microsoft.com/hyper-v-server/en/us/default.aspx
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August 04, 2011, 03:41:03 AM |
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Yeah that's the only one. There was dude hangin around that got it working for mining IIRC. Short of that, you can download 7 Enterprise trial and use it for 90 days. Once your 90 days are up, reinstall. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/cc442495
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August 04, 2011, 04:44:28 AM |
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IIRC, you can't use that unless the base system already has MSDOS or Win 3.1 or something?
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August 04, 2011, 07:20:28 PM |
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lol free codes is this even leagal?? http://rosshaynes.com/windowsos.html
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August 04, 2011, 07:34:38 PM |
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Technically no. But chances are those codes don't work already.
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August 05, 2011, 05:20:37 AM |
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Knowledge is everything Is Windows not free ??
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Protip: ubuntu! "Ubuntu is a fast, secure and easy-to-use operating system used by millions of people around the world." And you could aways use LinuxCoin (A lightweight Debian based OS with everything ready to go.) --> http://bitcointalk.org/?topic=7374.0
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August 07, 2011, 03:06:28 PM |
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i wouldnt switch to ubuntu used to windows coding is react OS buggy
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August 08, 2011, 04:26:14 AM |
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I have tried ReactOS in VirtualBox year ago and it was unusable. However, situation may have changed. Stability may vary between VBox and real hardware... you have to try yourself, installation is really fast.
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August 09, 2011, 12:03:05 AM |
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I have tried ReactOS in VirtualBox year ago and it was unusable. However, situation may have changed. Stability may vary between VBox and real hardware... you have to try yourself, installation is really fast.
il do it prob l8r
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August 10, 2011, 05:03:13 PM |
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Anyone know a good guide for installing this on a machine that already has Ubuntu on it? (to dual boot)
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August 13, 2011, 04:16:49 AM |
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Anyone know a good guide for installing this on a machine that already has Ubuntu on it? (to dual boot)
Most of the guides for dual boot, mention that windows has to go on first, and then Linux. But maybe some Linux gurus around here might be able to help.
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August 13, 2011, 04:19:13 AM |
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You just have to go to the command line as administrator and do the slmgr -rearm when it says that its expired.
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August 15, 2011, 12:03:33 AM |
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Thanks! Gonna try this tomorrow.
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Jezzz
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August 26, 2011, 02:28:15 PM |
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Free windows doesn't exist unless you steal it. Try linux. It's nice and free. I just want to know is there a free microsoft windows os?
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August 26, 2011, 03:04:10 PM |
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Free windows doesn't exist unless you steal it. Try linux. It's nice and free. I just want to know is there a free microsoft windows os?
ReactOS is free and very usable. I fortunately didn't have to install windows on any machine for the last 6 years, but do follow ReactOS, in case I am forced to develop for Windows at gun point.
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Jezzz
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August 26, 2011, 03:06:47 PM |
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Ubuntu is a pretty friendly distro for windows users. However, setting it up to mine may be a challenge if you are very new to linux.
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August 26, 2011, 03:12:12 PM |
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Free windows doesn't exist unless you steal it. Try linux. It's nice and free.
It does exist, you are ignorant on the topic. And it doesn't require you to steal it. Not saying linux isn't nice, just has a steep learning curve.
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Jezzz
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August 26, 2011, 03:18:01 PM |
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Free windows doesn't exist unless you steal it. Try linux. It's nice and free.
It does exist, you are ignorant on the topic. And it doesn't require you to steal it. Not saying linux isn't nice, just has a steep learning curve. Free trial != Free You should call Microsoft and ask them for information on their "Free Windows". Then you can trot back here and update me on my ignorance.
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Jazkal
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August 26, 2011, 03:46:18 PM |
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Lets talk semantics....
Even if I pay Microsoft $300 for their OS, I don't own it. I'm leasing it from them. Your a Linux fan, is what I say here wrong?
So, technically speaking you are right, there is no 'free' version of Windows. And I use the word 'free' here as in 'to own outright, with no exchange of money'. Sort of like how you CAN own your Linux OS, and it was 'free' in this sense.
Now if you understand that you can't own the Microsoft OS, whether it is a free trial or you pay good money for it, then I assume we aren't discussing 'free' in that meaning.
I assumed we are talking about being able to install/use a Microsoft Windows OS without restrictions made to limit the functionality of the OS (handicapping). And in that sense, I am correct. There is a current version of Windows (Win7), that can be downloaded for free off the internet, directly from Microsoft, legally, with no limitations (other than the time limits, which can be extended past two years, legally).
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August 27, 2011, 07:09:05 AM |
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cross over uses wine to run windows apps on a mac, I think its available for other boxes too.
React is one of the alternatives
I have one or 2 other alternatives sitting on my storage drive as a virtual machine image. Tested them in virtual box one was really slow, and the other crashed all the time. They got that part of windows copied perfect.
Also there is TinyXP and other flavors. These are considered pirated. I think they are pre activiated so no winblows genuwine dis-advantage.
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DavinciJ15 has taken Microsoft's free HyperV and installed some mining software/drivers and has instructions on how to install it to USB. See this thread: http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=9679.0
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August 28, 2011, 01:11:32 AM |
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I'll sell you a valid xp or vista key for a btc. These are keys for pcs that are no longer using those os. you can torrent a copy and then use a valid code and be legal
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August 28, 2011, 01:25:42 AM |
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WinPE can be modified to work as a "free windows os"... is not illegal, but you have to generate the WinPE by yourselft using Windows AIK, and only YOU can use it, you cant distribute it, only the scritps to make them... and still you need to create the WinPE on an already working Windows 7, thats is how i created "MinerPE" system, with is based on a modified MakePE... here is a screen of a already running WinPE created by "Make PE 3.0"
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August 28, 2011, 04:43:51 AM |
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I'll sell you a valid xp or vista key for a btc. These are keys for pcs that are no longer using those os. you can torrent a copy and then use a valid code and be legal
Be careful if these are from dells or other OEM machines they keys are useless, if these are personal copies that were purchased they will be fine however
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August 29, 2011, 02:36:16 PM |
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WinPE can be modified to work as a "free windows os"...
is not illegal, but you have to generate the WinPE by yourselft using Windows AIK, and only YOU can use it, you cant distribute it, only the scritps to make them... and still you need to create the WinPE on an already working Windows 7, thats is how i created "MinerPE" system, with is based on a modified MakePE...
here is a screen of a already running WinPE created by "Make PE 3.0"
WinPE is limited to one GPU, just FYI.
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would i be able to install amd drivers to a windows 2000 and mine bitcoins??
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September 04, 2011, 10:00:40 AM |
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would i be able to install amd drivers to a windows 2000 and mine bitcoins??
AMD is starting to phase out support for even Windows XP. I wouldn't bother with anything less than Windows Vista / Windows 7 these days
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September 05, 2011, 02:31:52 AM |
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This just isnt a issue for 99.9 percent of miners out there..
I cant fathom paying for an OS, never have, never will
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September 05, 2011, 03:05:57 AM |
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Just something i stumbled on tonight, If you want a cheap copy of windows 7 this would be your best bet, you'll avoid the one gpu pe limit and the difficulties of seting up hyper-v to mine(should be possible kernel is intact haven't tried it yet) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416443
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for people who are interrested, i can have all this "original & certified" software. you can directly download the iso of your choice on my private ftp for 10 BTC with genuine key. or if you prefer, you can only ask me a "genuine" key for all this softwares for 2.5 BTC. i can have all version for each software when available x86 or x64 and standart or ultimate version. list of all software available : Office 2010 Hyper-V Server 2008 Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Office 2003 Office 2007 Office 2010 Office for Mac 2011 Office Servers 2007 Office XP OneNote 2003 OneNote 2007 OneNote 2010 Outlook 2003 Outlook 2007 Outlook 2010 Project 2002 Project 2003 Project 2003 Server Project 2007 Project 2010 Publisher 2002 Publisher 2003 Publisher 2007 Publisher 2010 Streets and Trips 2009 Streets and Trips and AutoRoute 2010 Streets and Trips and AutoRoute 2011 Virtual PC 2004 Virtual PC 2007 Virtual PC for Mac 6.1 Virtual PC for Mac 7.0 Virtual Server 2005 Virtual Server 2005 R2 Visio 2002 Visio 2003 Visio 2007 Visio 2010 Windows Virtual PC Visual Basic .NET 2003 Visual Basic 2.0 Visual Basic 3.0 Visual Basic 4.0 Visual Basic 6.0 Visual Basic 6.0 Code Advisor Visual Basic Applications (VBA) Visual C++ 1.52 Visual C++ 2.0 Visual C++ 4.2 Visual C++ Browser Toolkit Visual C++ Tools Visual FoxPro "Sedna" Visual FoxPro 7.0 Visual FoxPro 8.0 Visual FoxPro 9.0 Visual J#.NET Visual Modeler Visual SourceSafe 2005 Visual SourceSafe 6.0d Visual Studio 2005 Visual Studio 2008 Visual Studio 2010 Visual Studio.NET Visual Studio.NET 2003 Windows Embedded Windows XP Embedded BizTalk Server 2002 BizTalk Server 2004 BizTalk Server 2006 BizTalk Server 2006 R2 BizTalk Server 2009 BizTalk Server 2010 BizTalk Server Accelerators and Adapters Commerce Server 2002 Commerce Server 2007 Commerce Server 2009 Exchange Server 2003 Exchange Server 2007 Exchange Server 2010 FAST Search Server 2010 Groove Server 2007 Groove Server 2010 ISA Server 2004 ISA Server 2006 Operations Manager 2000 Operations Manager 2005 Project Server Project Server 2010 Search Server 2008 Search Server 2010 SharePoint Server 2001 SharePoint Server 2003 SharePoint Server 2007 SharePoint Server 2010 Speech Server 2004 SQL Server 2000 SQL Server 2005 SQL Server 2008 SQL Server 2008 R2 SQL Server 6.5 System Center Capacity Planner System Center Configuration Manager System Center Data Protection Manager System Center Essentials 2007 System Center Essentials 2010 System Center Mobile Device Manager System Center Operations Manager System Center Reporting Manager 2006 System Center Service Manager System Center Virtual Machine Manager Systems Management Server 2003 Systems Management Server 2003 R2 Windows Embedded Device Manager Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 Compute Cluster Pack Small Business Server 2003 R2 Windows 7 Windows Advanced Server Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Windows Home Server Windows Home Server 2011 Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Small Business Server 2008 Windows Small Business Server 2011 Windows Storage Server 2008 Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Windows Thin PC Windows Vista Windows XP for contact and how to : frouhaud@gmail.com
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Hmmmm, the list looks eerily similar to my MSDNAA subscription
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Hmmmm, the list looks eerily similar to my MSDNAA subscription He passed over some legacy stuff but that list IS a msdnaa subscription, that or tech net
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well there is that leaked windows 8 out there hmm i might just put out flyer about recycling old computers and hopefully get an xp licence or a vista
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Windows 8 Dev WOOT!! Free windows OS till next year:)
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January 06, 2012, 10:56:02 PM |
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Windows 8 Dev WOOT!! Free windows OS till next year:)
you're such a asshole for bumping this thread
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January 09, 2012, 07:42:12 PM |
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well there is that leaked windows 8 out there hmm i might just put out flyer about recycling old computers and hopefully get an xp licence or a vista
Leaked? Lolwut. It's a dev preview and freely availible for download. Oh and AMD has drivers availible and it works fairly well with a single 5870.
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