OS questions, help

[djm227]

since im spending the last money i have on the hardware for my first build, i decided im going to run mandrake linux until i have enough money to buy windows....can you do this? i mean can you install windows after you have linux installed? also, what version of windows should i get if i decide to install it instead, because all the versions i saw said some version of windows as a requirement.
thanks for the help

[kodmaster]

could you elaborate on the winows as a requirement thing... I don't really understand your question.

[gary_hendricks]

Running Windows on top of an existing Linux installation is no problem. The setup can be complicated though. So you need to do some Google research.

[Alaron]

You certainly can install Windows after you have Linux installed. You can reformat and install it instead of Linux or you can setup a dual boot and have both.

When you are looking at Windows, grab an OEM copy of XP Home for around $90. I think you were looking at "Upgrade" versions of XP, they cost less because they upgrade from an existing install of an earlier version.

Here is the version to get: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059

[Engagechad]

So if I were to get XP Home OEM, would it work on a NEW build?

or do I have to get the expensive one for a NEW build...?

[doctorgonzo]

Yes, the OEM version will work on a new build. It will work on any build that meets the hardware requirements.