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ParticipantThere should still be a key sticker on the laptop if it was bought from the factory with Win 7. Look under the battery for the sticker.
If someone installed Windows 7 and it’s a legal copy, use something like Magical Jelly-Bean Keyfinder to save the key for future use.
Keyfinder sometimes doesn’t work on factory installs due to them using some sort of generic key, but if it was installed by an end-user, it should work.
https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/
You might have to disable any security software to run Keyfinder, but it’s legit, not a virus.
M$ took down the downloads of the actual install DVDs last year, but they were fortunately mirrored and are available to Torrent. Untouched and perfectly legal to download if you’re licensed to use the software.
ParticipantNot really. Just download the GWX tool that blocks this filth.
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7 is supported on most hardware till 2019-20. Though supposedly the newest Core CPUs (Skylake) will only receive non-critical updates after July/2017.
Though I doubt that Nadella will stick to his guns on that, since business users aren’t migrating any time soon.
(Some are even stuck on XP due to compatibility issues.)
ParticipantIt is my understanding that Microsoft will be FORCING Windows 7 users to update to Windows 10!!!
Nope. They may force download of this item of spyware as an update, but installation would still require some sort of manual intervention. 7 is supported until at least 2019.
A truly automated update process would result in a lot of software that would suddenly not work and lawsuits. (e.g. any Quickbooks older than 2015)
Also, there’s an easy way to block Win 10 installation entirely — GWX Control Panel which can be downloaded here:
http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/
In short: shove Windows 10 up your raw arsehole, Satan Nadella. I’ll update when I’m good and fucking ready.
Oh, and my next “upgrade” will be to Ubuntu if/when Win 7 is no longer supported.
ParticipantBut not having it would be worse.
ParticipantYou can get a decent used TV for $4-500 and run OS X on commodity hardware…
ParticipantEPA? Ever heard of the Santa Susana laboratory? In the 50s, they had a reactor meltdown 30 miles WNW from downtown LA, and burned barrels of rad waste, again in open air. The prevailing winds blow towards LA of course.
How about the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland being so polluted with oil and solvents that its surface caught fire? Love Canal? Dioxin waste dump sold off to build a school and houses.
Anyone who believes that private industry will regulate itself enough to keep a clean environment is kidding him/herself.
Department of Energy exists largely to regulate nuclear power in the US. Do we really want to end up with private industry building reactors to the cheapest spec? When that happens, see also: Chernobyl.
All those industries might need reforming (in particular bringing EPA and EU auto standards into line so world-market cars can be sold in US), but they’re useful.
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ParticipantHalf the American population (more actually) are stupid sheep.
ParticipantWell then let him stay outside the US. The service that he did by exposing illegal spying more than outweighs the other thing.
ParticipantCriminal trials cannot be commenced in the US without a defendant’s physical presence. Snowden is indicted under US civilian law, therefore cannot be held at Gitmo without trial.
Personally, I hope he stays outside the US, thumbing his nose at us and occasionally flicking a booger until he either is pardoned or dies of natural causes at a ripe old age.
ParticipantSex happens. Nothing wrong with it. Teach them early to protect themselves so they don’t get sick or preggo.
ParticipantUnless you spent money on the sale, move on. Not worth the trouble.
ParticipantA turbo has three moving parts. The rotor, the wastegate, and the wastegate actuator.
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