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The original poster is seeking advice on whether to install Windows Vista on their older Acer Aspire laptop or switch to Linux, given their existing Vista license and interest in alternatives like Windows 7 or Linux. A responder confirms that with a valid Vista license, they can legally download the Vista ISO and try installing it. Overall, the thread reflects a question about operating system options for an aging laptop, with a general tone of exploring legal and practical choices.

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Hello, I have restored an older laptop of mine, it originally came with Windows Vista (which I liked)
I now have installed a new HDD and am contemplating my next best plan.
I do have a Windows licence for Windows Vista on this machine, unfortuately I know of no way
of getting Vista. I could use this laptop as a designated linux machine, as I do use Debian, Slackware
and try some others on occassion.
This machine is an Acer Aspire 5735-4817, 2008, 32 bit.
I am not opposed to buying a licence for Windows 7. Any suggestions for the best route to go here?
I also use Windows 7, dual-booted on another laptop with Slackware 14.1, plus a newer
laptop with Windows 10, dual-booted with Debian 8.2.
All advice appreciated. Thank you.