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mitch96

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8. You could install windows on the laptop

Reply to mnhtnbb (Original post)

Sat Feb 10, 2018, 08:27 PM

Feb 2018

and also have linux too.. I think it's called a dual boot. Run Linux as you always have and just run Windows when you need windows programs... Best of both worlds.. Your computer guy or your son could do this for you.
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Here's a question about choosing a new laptop [View all] mnhtnbb Feb 2018 OP

I don't know a thing about Linux janterry Feb 2018 #1

I will go look on newegg. Never thought about that. mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #2

I also found this thread janterry Feb 2018 #5

Three years old canetoad Feb 2018 #3

I would probably just take it to the computer repair guy mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #4

Buy the $400.00 Windows laptop then you will be in control of your needs democratisphere Feb 2018 #6

Linux is great if you are a DIY techie. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #7

You could install windows on the laptop mitch96 Feb 2018 #8

I bought a $300 HP laptop at Walmart 3 years ago left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #9

I buy ALL my computers from Dell Outlet Ferrets are Cool Feb 2018 #10

Overthinking this? Egnever Feb 2018 #11

I have to file a return for a Trust mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #12

They have the same versions available online as stand alone. Egnever Feb 2018 #13

I've been running Turbotax with Linux for years. Just use the web version in RKP5637 Feb 2018 #14

No web version for TurboTax Business mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #15

Ahhhh, I see. This must be what you use. RKP5637 Feb 2018 #16

Yes, my problem is something to do with mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #18

I think that's a smart plan! I often direct people toward a Mac. They work well, have quality RKP5637 Feb 2018 #19

If there's room on your laptop drive you can install windows ucrdem Feb 2018 #17