Without OS

Anonymous user -
leirbag32 - 12 Aug 2019 at 18:33

Hello, I would like to know what "without OS" means
And especially what it's for

Because I found a good laptop but it says <<without os="">> and it's bothering me

Thank you in advance for your answers ^^</without>

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Judge_DT Posted messages 27651 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 10 013

Hi,

This is a machine provided without an OS, without "Operating System," meaning no operating system... more commonly, it doesn't have Windows or a Windows license.

So you will either need to install Linux or purchase a Windows license and install it separately.

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1. leirbag32
  
  Finally, someone who knows and recommends Linux ;-)
  
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little boy62 Posted messages 4393 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 1 790
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So basically, it's either Windows or OS?
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No!
OS stands for operating system.

Linux is an operating system.
Windows is an operating system.

Now, who knows what you're going to do with this PC.

If you want to play games, forget about Linux.

If you could give us the link to the PC in question.

PS: And no, it's not difficult to install a system on a "NO OS" PC.
I managed it just fine the first time. :)

And if you're struggling, we'll help you.

PS: If you plan to install Windows 10, on some online sites, you can purchase a legal license for €10.

That's what I personally did.

Do you at least have a USB key?

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1. Anonymous user
  
  Thank you for the support, it makes me happy ^^ Uh, I can send you the link tomorrow if that's possible????
  And yes, I want a fairly powerful PC to play recent games as well as older ones like Gmod, The Sims 4, 7 Days to Die, games like that ^^
  
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2. Anonymous user
  
  I can provide the first configuration of one of the PCs I found on Cdiscount, and I'll pass the second one tomorrow because I actually lost it ^^
  The second one interests me more for the <<Windows 10>>
  
  MSI Gaming Laptop GL62 6QF-1606XFR + 5 free PC games - 15.6" HD - 8GB RAM - No Windows - Intel Core i5 - GTX 960M - 1TB
  
  Highlights:
  CPU: Intel Core i5 (6th generation) 6300HQ
  15.6" - 1366 x 768 (HD)
  RAM: 8GB
  1TB SATA HDD - 5400 RPM
  Graphics Processor: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M - 2GB GDDR5 SDRAM
  Interfaces: LAN, HDMI, Microphone input, Headphone output, Mini DisplayPort, 2 x USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB-C
  Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11b-g-n-ac
  Operating System: No OS
  Yes - 720p
  Memory Card Reader: Yes (SD card, SDHC card, SDXC card)
  
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3. Anonymous user
  
  I found the configuration for the second PC (I think it's this one)
  
  MSI Gaming Laptop GL62 6QF-1606XFR + Windows 10 - 15.6" HD - 8GB RAM - No OS - Intel Core i5 - GTX 960M - 1TB Hard Drive
  
  Gaming Laptop GL62 6QF-1606XFR + Windows 10 Home (full version) - 15.6" HD (1366x768) - Intel Core i5-6300HQ Processor - 8GB Memory - 1TB Storage + available SATA port for SSD - Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M, 2GB GDDR5 - WiFi - Bluetooth - Gigabit LAN - HDMI - 1 x Mini DisplayPort - SD card reader - 2xUSB 3.0 + 1xUSB 2.0 - HD Webcam - DVD Super Multi - No OS - 1-year manufacturer warranty
  
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4. little boy62 Posted messages 4393 Registration date Status Member Last intervention 1 790
  
  I'm far from being an expert in hardware, but MSI is an excellent choice.
  
  Since my PC is an MSI, I'm not at all objective ^^
  But since I have an MSI, I could probably help you install Win10.
  
  By the way, "Without OS" is sometimes referred to as: FreeDOS
  But it means the same thing.
  
  My other colleagues can, if you'd like, guide you towards other cheaper and perhaps more performant PCs...
  
  Just know that a desktop PC will always be more powerful than a laptop for gaming.
  
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5. Anonymous user
  
  Yes, I know that a desktop PC will be more powerful, but for now, I will stick to laptops. And yes, it would help me if your colleagues could assist me. But first, is the configuration of the second PC good for gaming????
  
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Anonymous user

I'm completely lost because I've been desperately looking for a good computer for a while, and the computer says Windows 10
So that's where I don't understand.
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1. Judge_DT Posted messages 27651 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 10 013
  
  If it is sold without "OS" that means it is supplied without Windows 10.
  
  The indication likely means that it is natively compatible with Windows 10.
  
  Eventually provide the link to the computer in question.
  
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2. Anonymous user
  
  Is it difficult to install Windows 10??
  Because I don't understand anything about computers
  Can I give you the configuration?
  
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3. Judge_DT Posted messages 27651 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 10 013 > Anonymous user
  
  It's not especially difficult, no, you just need to buy a license and create a bootable USB drive with Windows 10 on it. There are guides available for that.
  
  You can directly provide the link to the computer in question.
  
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4. Anonymous user
  
  And, uh, how to say
  It can be bought online, I mean it’s not a USB key in reality but on the computer
  I don’t know if you understand me ^^'
  
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5. Judge_DT Posted messages 27651 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 10 013 > Anonymous user
  
  It means nothing... there.
  
  The license can be purchased either online or in-store. The prices may not be the same depending on the source.
  
  The USB key, on the other hand, is created from a computer.
  
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Alix
Hello
No operating system (OS) installed.
Don't panic, it's just a matter of price.

1 you put what you want.
2 you don't pay for an OS if you don't want to use it.
- If you want Windows, you almost always have to buy it in addition to the advertised price. (Some have a full Windows license that they can legally transfer without paying again on the new PC.)
- If you choose a free OS like many Linux distributions, you just prepare a DVD or a USB installation key by downloading a free tool to create the installation key and an ISO file of the chosen operating system on another functioning PC.
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1. Anonymous user
  
  So basically it's either Windows or OS?
  
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2. Alix
  
  Ps :
  If you don't know what the OS is for, feel free to search in the ccm knowledge base.
  
  There are articles on Linux operating systems for those who are not familiar with them.
  
  There are also all the necessary tutorials in articles or tips from the database.
  
  https://www.commentcamarche.net/contents/1092-systeme-d-exploitation#q=syst%C3%A8me+d%27exploitation&cur=1&url=%2F
  
  https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/3742-choisir-une-distribution-linux
  
  https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/22081-unetbootin-creer-une-cle-usb-bootable#q=syst%C3%A8me+d%27exploitation&cur=2&url=%2F
  A page at Microsoft if you want to get an idea of the price or buy Windows 10. On their support pages, you will find tutorials to download the OS and install it.
  
  https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msfr/fr_FR/cat/Windows/categoryID.70039600
  
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3. Alix > Anonymous user
  
  No, Windows is an OS, but there are others.
  
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4. Anonymous user
  
  So Windows 10 is also the operating system?
  Sorry if I'm bothering you, but I prefer to ask before doing something stupid ^^'
  
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5. Judge_DT Posted messages 27651 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 10 013 > Anonymous user
  
  There are 3 main families of common "operating systems": Windows, MacOS, Linux
  
  Windows has various versions, among which Windows 7, Windows 8(.1), and Windows 10 are still current.
  
  MacOS is the system that equips Macs
  
  And Linux comprises a huge number of various distributions.
  
  In this case, Windows 7 as well as Windows 10 are indeed operating systems (OS for short, "Operating System")
  
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Anonymous user

https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/ordinateurs-pc-portables/v-10709-10709.html#cm_sp=PA:V:5jx9s716j5621606:011016

This is the first one

https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/ordinateurs-pc-portables/v-10709-10709.html

This is the second one
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1. Judge_DT Posted messages 27651 Registration date Status Moderator Last intervention 10 013
  
  Given the price difference, it's better to buy the computer alone and the license separately. ;-)
  
  They're the same, but the second one is more expensive... and the difference is greater than the price of a standalone license.
  
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2. Anonymous user
  
  Between these PCs, the price doesn't bother me; visually, I prefer the second one. I also had another interesting one, but it has a GTX 950
  And it doesn't have the OS or Windows
  
  Just in case, here is the link
  
  https://www.ldlc.com/
  
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