Need to get this right, the first time.

[Montana Grizz]

Obviously a consensus of opinion in regard to my question.

I noticed on both the Dell and Gateway sites that there was an almost hidden box that one could check if they wanted XP.

I believe that is my best choice. If I purchase a system that can run Vista, I can always upgrade at a later date.

I'm afraid to order a computer with no operating system because of tech assistance issues.

I bought this computer from Gateway with ME and then later purchased XP from Gateway and upgraded. When I called them for some tech support, they wouldn't help me because I had purchased the computer with ME??? I deleted XP, reloaded ME and they provided me with assistance?????????????????????????

Pat