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More info?)
Kevin wrote:
> Generally speaking, you do not get a Windows XP disk with your new Dell. I
> just bought two new systems, a Dimension 4700 and an Inspiron 9300 and
> neither came with an operating system disk. They do provide a utility that
> will enable you to burn a "recovery" type disk. This assumes your system is
> configured with a CD or DVD burner, as most are these days.
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> You can simply call Dell and request disks and they will send them out to
> you. I got mine (two disks, one for each of my systems) within three days
> of calling Dell to ask for them. There was no charge for the disks. Be
> prepared to speak to someone in India. The technician I got was a young
> woman who was very sweet and spoke excellent english with that charming
> Indian/British accent.
>
> "Johnny" <candj01@mindspring.com> wrote in message
> news:tznZe.3617$QE1.1927@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
>
>>When you buy a new Dell. Do you get a CD with the op system on it or is it
>>all on the hard drive?
>>Thanks Johnny
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The small business lines (Latitude, Precision, etc.) seem to still offer
the disk upon order.