Ultra quick please.
Going to buy a laptop basically for programming and entertainment.
The one that I have shortlisted has impressive features. the only point of concern is that it has DOS instead of windows.
Is DOS of any use throught Computer Engineering. Should I go for Windows Only.
Will having two OS be a burden and slow my laptop down. Please its urgent.
The one that I have shortlisted has impressive features. the only point of concern is that it has DOS instead of windows.
Is DOS of any use throught Computer Engineering. Should I go for Windows Only.
Will having two OS be a burden and slow my laptop down. Please its urgent.
Is this a very old second-hand machine? I wouldn't expect DOS to be installed on a new laptop.
The important specs are size of hard drive, and how much RAM. The type and speed of the processor is also important.
If it's a reasonable machine you could install Linux rather than DOS. Or set the machine to boot into either. That won't slow down the machine, the non-active OS simply takes some space on the hard drive.
The important specs are size of hard drive, and how much RAM. The type and speed of the processor is also important.
If it's a reasonable machine you could install Linux rather than DOS. Or set the machine to boot into either. That won't slow down the machine, the non-active OS simply takes some space on the hard drive.
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http://www.flipkart.com/asus-k53sv-sx521d-core-i7-8-gb-750-free-dos/p/itmd3785nc4gmvbp this is the machine.
I dont think its too old.
I am buying a brand new one.
I dont think its too old.
I am buying a brand new one.
Ok I get the picture now. The machine is fine.
It looks like basically the DOS is there simply so the machine will do something. It isn't particularly useful nowadays.
I guess most users will install a better OS afterwards. If you do install Windows, you won't need the DOS any longer.
It looks like basically the DOS is there simply so the machine will do something. It isn't particularly useful nowadays.
I guess most users will install a better OS afterwards. If you do install Windows, you won't need the DOS any longer.
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