I can't afford to buy microsoft and borrowing a cd is not an option since microsoft will check to see if it is genuine. Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.
2006-07-01 10:31:28 · 5 answers · asked by superflygurl123 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes:
For an operating system, use Linspire. It is Linux based but will also run almost all Windows products.
They also have 'office' products.
Or try Linux Fedora. Usually available for free on mags which explain how to install it.
For office products, also look at Open Office. It is community-developed and free. Can open and save in Microsoft formats though those if you must exchange files with those who only have MS products.
2006-07-01 10:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by andrew f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about an operating system, use one of the older systems like Windows 2000 or Win 98SE, and those will validate.
If you're talking about Microsoft Office, download OpenOffice for free.
2006-07-01 17:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by dredude52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay off of microsofts websites and they may not check but if you do and you have a ileage copy they will imbed a message on your computer you can not get rid off unless you format erase your computer but you can get oem softwear new but no manuals for half the money just do a search for oem soft ware
2006-07-01 18:44:00 · answer #3 · answered by timothycool1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OS: Linux
Software: Open Source (Open Office for example)
Easy.
2006-07-01 17:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Trazom28 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but i think u are use to window so linux will not be ur choise.
u can try to download it from p2p softwares like emule.. but i must warn u this is illegal and u have to becareful ( virus)
2006-07-01 17:43:24 · answer #5 · answered by maxclark153 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋