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Configuration RAM≤2GB, SSD≤ -
16GB or HDD≤160GB
RAM≥2GB, SSD≥ -
16GB or HDD≥160GB
Suggested OS Linux, Windows XP,
Windows 7 Embedded
Compact
Linux, Windows
6.2 Decide whether to purchase or download
Windows licenses need to be purchased. Each license comes with a key
good for one installation. Most Linux distributions are free to download and
install as much as you’d like, though some Enterprise versions are closed
and require purchase (Red Hat, SUSE etc)
6.3 Research your software compatibility
Make sure that the operating system you want to install supports the pro -
grams that you want to use. If you use Microsoft Office for work, you won’t
be able to install it on a Linux machine. There are substitute programs
available, but the functionality may be limited.
Note: Many games that work on Windows will not work on Linux. The
number of supported titles is growing, but be aware that if you are an avid
gamer your library might not transfer over smoothly.
6.4 Obtain your new operating system.
If you ‘ve purchased a copy of Windows from a store, you should have re -
ceived an installation disc along with your product code. If you don’t have
the disc, but have a valid code, you can download a copy of the disc onli -
ne. If you are installing Linux, you can download an ISO of the distribution
from the developer’s website.
Note: An ISO file is a disc image that needs to be burned to a disc or co -
pied a bootable USB drive.
6.5 Decide which way to install the new operating system
Since the mini computer does not come with CD-ROM, you need use a
USB external Hard Disk or USB drive to install the new operating system.