how hard to switch to Windows? I miss voice IM with Yahoo and using Magic Jack for phone calls. How much might it cost to hire someone to get Linux to Windows, or can I do this on my own easily and free? how hard to switch to Windows? I miss voice IM with Yahoo and using Magic Jack for phone calls. How much might it cost to hire someone to get Linux to Windows, or can I do this on my own easily and... » Read More how hard to switch to Windows? I miss voice IM with Yahoo and using Magic Jack for phone calls. How much might it cost to hire someone to get Linux to Windows, or can I do this on my own easily and free? « Show Less
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you need to buy a copy of windows. using an external disc drive you set the bios to boot from drive 'd' and the disc will instruct you how to load windows.
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are there any detailed instructions like step by step guidelines to do this?it would make things easier
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There is only one USB port for the device you want to switch. If you are using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo, your computer may or may not recognize them if you switch after booting the computer. I have found that not all wireless devices respond if the sending unit was not connected during the boot process. If you have a keyboard that allows the mouse to plug into it and then plug the keyboard to the switch, it should work for you, but I have no direct experience doing that with this switch. There are pretty good USB KVM switches on the market and that may work better for you. I used one several years ago and it was pretty effective. I have no current recommendations there. There is only one USB port for the device you want to switch. If you are using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo, your computer may or may not recognize them if you switch after booting the computer. I have found that not all wireless devices respond if the sending unit was not connected during the boot process. If you have a keyboard that allows the mouse to plug into it and then plug the keyboard to the switch, it should work for you, but I have no direct experience doing that with this switch. There are pretty good USB KVM switches on the market and that may work better for you. I... » Read More There is only one USB port for the device you want to switch. If you are using a wireless mouse/keyboard combo, your computer may or may not recognize them if you switch after booting the computer. I have found that not all wireless devices respond if the sending unit was not connected during the boot process. If you have a keyboard that allows the mouse to plug into it and then plug the keyboard to the switch, it should work for you, but I have no direct experience doing that with this switch. There are pretty good USB KVM switches on the market and that may work better for you. I used one several years ago and it was pretty effective. I have no current recommendations there. « Show Less
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I used it on Mint, and got it working, but it didn't perform as well as it did on windows. It broke and they wouldn't honor the warranty so I can't test on my current distro. I would say go with something else for Linux.
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They claim Windows Vista and Windows 7 compatibility but I seriously doubt trouble-free operation considering their latest driver (as of July 2010) is dated 2007 (before Vista was released!). Besides, there are many claims of the software being very buggy!I would not buy this unit so the question is... where do we find a PSTN to VoIP device that works with the latest version of Windows (Win 7) and the latest version of Skype?
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there are certain voices that you can down load not sure which ones. But if you go to TomTom home and you can get voices there, not really sure which ones, and I think that some of them they charge for downloading them. Sorry can't help you more than that.
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I don't have Linux OS. I have Windows. I have not had any problems. I recommend contacting Brother and asking them.
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Hi Dan: I got the webcam to work for my Mom but there was no microphone to talk on SKYPE.My Mom has Windows 7; sorry we don't have Linux.Take care, Rita
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If you intend to install or use Microsoft Office, then you want the version of this product that comes with Windows 8. That version does not have Office pre-installed, but it is the correct Microsoft operating system. The Windows version costs about 60-80 more (because you are paying for a Windows license). EDIT: I see that currently, Amazon is running an MS Office ad on the same web page that shows this computer. That is misleading, because MS Office is not intended to run on the Linux operaing system. You would need a different product (such as the same device, but with Windows instead of Linux). This version has Ubuntu operating system, which is a version of Linux. Instead of Microsoft Office, you would use the (free, installed) Libre Office programs. Libre Office has a lot of capiabilities, and in most cases you can exchange documents with MS Office on another computer. Since Libre Office is also available as a free download for Windows, you can check it out with another, Windows computer.
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Hola.no can putting on any windows operating system, in such case you can put linux. regards
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i seriously doubt it, unless you can work something out with the seller.ms should make the iso available for free (it's worthless without a coa), because a situation like this one led me to try linux for the first time and i don't plan on ever going back.i suggest linux mint or zorin.doesn't cost a dime.
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I've been using it since February without any complaints, but it would be even better if it would be possible to use linux instead of Windows 8.1. Unfortunatly Asus does not provide any support to linux.
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The utilite is not offered with Linux Mint preinstalled but some googling and research you should be able to figure out a way to do it. The box is definitely worth the money, IMHO.
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No you need internet. If your going to get one i would get a magic jack instead. Net talk has no support
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Depends on if you /really/ know what you're doing. Linux has become much more popular due to Ubuntu and Mint which achieve a much more friendly use environment. If you are a programmer and technician who regularly writes your own drivers and software, you could probably make it work. Me, after 3 days of trying various solutions, I only got it to work partially. It works great on windows or mac with the management software, but no, I would not say it is "supported" on Linux, where as most G and N adapters work plug and play out of the box. I think AC is just difficult to work with, perhaps, which might be why it's never really taken off in spite of being stronger, faster, and more stable than G or N. Depends on if you /really/ know what you're doing. Linux has become much more popular due to Ubuntu and Mint which achieve a much more friendly use environment. If you are a programmer and technician who regularly writes your own drivers and software, you could probably make it work. Me, after 3 days of trying various solutions, I only got it to work partially. It works great on windows or mac with the management software, but no, I would not say it is "supported" on Linux, where as most G and N adapters work plug and play out of the box. I think AC is just difficult to work with,... » Read More Depends on if you /really/ know what you're doing. Linux has become much more popular due to Ubuntu and Mint which achieve a much more friendly use environment. If you are a programmer and technician who regularly writes your own drivers and software, you could probably make it work. Me, after 3 days of trying various solutions, I only got it to work partially. It works great on windows or mac with the management software, but no, I would not say it is "supported" on Linux, where as most G and N adapters work plug and play out of the box. I think AC is just difficult to work with, perhaps, which might be why it's never really taken off in spite of being stronger, faster, and more stable than G or N. « Show Less
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HP won't sell it without an operating system. Linux doesn't require a brand new PC. Take an older one and install Linux. I put Ubuntu in some older PCs - works very well.
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Cloning is a bit tricky if you haven't done it before, especially from one computer to another. But it is fairly simple if you just want to swap out a disk for a newer/larger one. Clonezilla is a nice program to use for this - if you are familiar with Linux just go with this. Parted Magic is a cheap ($4.99?) stand-alone bootable disc (Linux + that includes Clonezilla) if you aren't that familiar with Linux - I use this at work to clone Windows 7 images that have been SYSPREPed first. And of course there are Windows based alternatives for cloning as well - you used to be able to get a copy of DriveImage XML for free home-use. Remember - Google is your friend if you want to find a tutorial video. Cloning is a bit tricky if you haven't done it before, especially from one computer to another. But it is fairly simple if you just want to swap out a disk for a newer/larger one. Clonezilla is a nice program to use for this - if you are familiar with Linux just go with this. Parted Magic is a cheap ($4.99?) stand-alone bootable disc (Linux + that includes Clonezilla) if you aren't that familiar with Linux - I use this at work to clone Windows 7 images that have been SYSPREPed first. And of course there are Windows based alternatives for cloning as well - you used to be able to get a copy... » Read More Cloning is a bit tricky if you haven't done it before, especially from one computer to another. But it is fairly simple if you just want to swap out a disk for a newer/larger one. Clonezilla is a nice program to use for this - if you are familiar with Linux just go with this. Parted Magic is a cheap ($4.99?) stand-alone bootable disc (Linux + that includes Clonezilla) if you aren't that familiar with Linux - I use this at work to clone Windows 7 images that have been SYSPREPed first. And of course there are Windows based alternatives for cloning as well - you used to be able to get a copy of DriveImage XML for free home-use. Remember - Google is your friend if you want to find a tutorial video. « Show Less
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I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone... » Read More I am trying to understand this product compared to magicjack, forgive stupid questions. Why can't a traditional phone be plugged into this to use a google voice number making magic jack necessary? From the diagram it looks like you can do that? These are the phones I have. Uniden DECT 6.0 Corded/Cordless Digital Answering System with Three Cordless Handsets (DECT2188-3)I want to give up my roadrunner internet phone, it's too expensive for something I don't use too often. I like the comfort of using a traditional phone shape vs earpiece/cellphone « Show Less