The link sows the detail about the system:
Great multi-tasking speed, smooth game playing, and fast computer response
with Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor
• 512MB DDR memory
• 160GB hard drive
• Reads & Writes DVDs & CDs via the Double Layer drive
• 15-in-1 memory card reader
• Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Basic Edition
Tower T5088 660765
Printer MP 160 428454
According to what I have seen online.
Microsoft will allow Business versions to downgrade to XP:
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http://news.softpedia.com/news/Downg...XP-55607.shtml
Downgrade Widows Vista to Windows XP - = Nightmare
By: Marius Oiaga, Technology News Editor
Enlarge pictureIt’s Windows Vista or nothing in Microsoft's perspective. The
Redmond company has stated numerous times that Vista is its top priority when
it comes to client operating systems. In fact, as of last year, Microsoft has
ended support for the vast majority of Windows platforms older than Windows
XP SP2. Still, while focusing strongly on Windows Vista, Microsoft is
allowing customers to downgrade the latest operating system to the previous
version.
In this context, all the editions of Windows Vista falling under the
Business category can be downgraded to Windows XP professional. The
initiative is designed to deliver an alternative to customers that have
acquired Vista along with new hardware but are not yet ready to perform
the migration to the latest Windows platform. However, Microsoft has done
little to ensure that new computer buyers and even channel partners will be
able to seamlessly transition back to Windows XP from Windows Vista.
"OEM Downgrade Rights for desktop operating systems apply to Windows Vista
Business & Vista Ultimate End users can use the following media for their
downgrade: Volume Licensing media (provided the end user has a Volume
Licensing agreement), Retail (FPP), or System Builder hologram CD (provided
the software is acquired in accordance with the Microsoft OEM System Builder
License). Use of the downgraded operating system is governed by the Windows
Vista Business License Terms, and the end user cannot use both the downgrade
operating system and Windows Vista Business," reads a fragment of the
Microsoft information for Volume Licensing.
Only OEM editions of Windows Vista Business and Vista Ultimate can be
downgraded to Windows XP Professional. Microsoft offers no downgrade rights
for Vista Home Basic or Home Premium. Additionally, the customers that do
embark on a downgrade process will find themselves managing complex
activation requirements. An override-key is necessary in order to activate
Windows XP Professional on machines that have shipped with Windows vista
pre-installed. Customers feel that this puts them through unnecessary pains,
according to CRN. The Redmond Company revealed that it is aware of the
situation and that it is working to change the process.
Although Windows Vista Enterprise is in Microsoft's vision an entirely new
version of the Windows platform, the company offers the same downgrade rights
as for the Business and Ultimate editions.
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I was hopeful that if MS did offer this opportunity to downgrade to its
customers that I would find out how to do it here.
"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:
> Julius
>
> Microsoft has no connection with this deal? What operating system comes with
> the system is entirely up to the vendor who is selling that system. With a
> pre-configured system at a low price and rebates, it's doubtful that you can
> change any of the included options.
>
> And no, you cannot download XP from Microsoft. You will need to buy XP from
> a retail store.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>
>
> "Julius" <> wrote in message
> news:FB4A73BC-429D-4F01-8F61-...
> >I am interested in purchasing a new desktop for sequencing. I've discussed
> > using Vista with several people I know and they ALL have had issues with
> > Vista.
> >
> > The PC I would like to purchase ships with Vista and costs $250 (after
> > rebate).
> >
> > http://officedepot.shoplocal.com/off...25059&offerid=
> >
> > I plan to harvest components from an existing workstation.
> >
> > I'd like to know if I can get XP with this system before I purchase it.
> >
> > Will Microsoft allow me to Download XP for this system?
>
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