[ale] [OT] Help with burning recovery disks from HP

[Geoffrey]

Michael B. Trausch wrote:
> On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:22:04 -0500
> Paul Cartwright <ale at pcartwright.com> wrote:
> 
>> I just went to the HP site, to check out a laptop.. among the things
>> to buy was the recovery disk, at $19.95....
>> I don't remember noticing that option on Dells site recently...
> 
> As of the last system I bought from Dell, it still included their
> signature un-modified (and _clean_) Windows installer disc, along with
> applications on their own CDs and drivers on a CD.
> 
> If one _must_ buy a system that comes pre-shipped with Windows, Dell is
> certainly a good choice.  At least that way, getting rid of the baggage
> is as easy as using the Windows DVD that comes with the system to
> create a clean install.

I don't know if this is a purchase option or if it's dependent on the 
type of system, but my recent encounters with 4 Dell desktops and 2 Dell 
laptops, none came with a recovery disk.  You were required to create it 
from the installed software.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin