Raj Shaz wrote:
WinXP + Office and another using GNU/Linux
Before you go for it, please do a compatibility check for your existing hardware and software. Will the Linux do all that you are currently doing in Windows, including the use of peripherial/pluggable devices. If possible, test the system with your new OS.
Windows XP Home is about 3K5 and Pro is 6K2. Both these prices are for OEM packs only, which legally speaking cannot be loaded now in your existing system, however you can atleast keep your system uptodate with all security updates. XP Home does all your win98 type of work so you may not need Pro. For Office, you can use OpenOffice for windows.
Proprietery versions of Linux are not free so keep that in mind too. The free versions may not have all features, so take care. Try out some flavours before making the final decision.
Regards,
Rony.