I am about to purchase a notebook through Dell and want to
make sure that I am getting the right configuration for
the computer to be used in both English and Russian. My
wife speaks Russian and we are moving there to work - we
want to be sure that she can use the computer in both
languages. Does anyone happen to know which operating
system is best? Any tips on making sure we have all our
bases covered? Many thanks!

Windows XP is written in specific language versions, therefore one
cannot change it from one language version to another. You'll need
to purchase a "Full Version" of Windows XP in the language version
you desire, create a new partition and install the new O/S, thereby
creating a dual-boot configuration.

Welcome to WorldLanguage.com!
http://www.worldlanguage.com/

A good third-party partitioning program is Partition Magic 8.
http://www.powerquest.com/partitionmagic/

HOW TO: Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...&Product=winxp

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
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|I am about to purchase a notebook through Dell and want to
| make sure that I am getting the right configuration for
| the computer to be used in both English and Russian. My
| wife speaks Russian and we are moving there to work - we
| want to be sure that she can use the computer in both
| languages. Does anyone happen to know which operating
| system is best? Any tips on making sure we have all our
| bases covered? Many thanks!