i need an OS...quick...?? hurry emergency

cameronp29 · 08-23-2007, 01:25 AM

I want an OS that I can just install and it will work with my wireless internet without installing extra stuff. I need it to surf the web. thats all.

what should i use??

spanky · 08-23-2007, 01:57 AM

live linux cd? but that really depends on your wifi stuff too...

tlarkin · 08-23-2007, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theresthatguy

live linux cd?

Or compile a windows PE disk are really the best two options.

cameronp29 · 08-23-2007, 02:00 AM

how do i do the windows PE??

Impulse666 · 08-23-2007, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameronp29

how do i do the windows PE??

WindowsPE

cameronp29 · 08-23-2007, 04:20 AM

so after i download the aik i just burn it to a bootable cd and it loads on just like any other os?

tlarkin · 08-23-2007, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cameronp29

so after i download the aik i just burn it to a bootable cd and it loads on just like any other os?

no you have to make your own PE disk with your own OS. Barts PE is another good tool to do this.

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/

addle_brains · 08-23-2007, 08:10 AM

Just get DSL, it's compatible with just about any hardware.

cameronp29 · 08-24-2007, 04:45 AM

i dont have an OS on my laptop. thats the problem.

patrickv · 08-24-2007, 04:49 AM

Mostly everyone above suggested you download a Linux version, download it and burn it to disk and boot up your lappy with it, have you tried that yet ?

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cameronp29 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 199	i need an OS...quick...?? hurry emergency I want an OS that I can just install and it will work with my wireless internet without installing extra stuff. I need it to surf the web. thats all. what should i use??

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cameronp29 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 199	how do i do the windows PE??

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cameronp29 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 199	so after i download the aik i just burn it to a bootable cd and it loads on just like any other os?

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cameronp29 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 199	i dont have an OS on my laptop. thats the problem.

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