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mnhtnbb

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18. Yes, my problem is something to do with

Mon Feb 12, 2018, 05:26 PM

Feb 2018

the interface between the VirtualBox and Linux and the computer repair shop guy wasn't familiar enough
with Linux to be able to fix it so he couldn't even put a new VirtualBox on it.

I also discovered when I was researching your original idea about just using TurboTax in my browser that there is
no Business version to run on a Mac! That means even if I do give up on this laptop and buy myself a Mac
next fall, I'm still going to need a machine running Windows as long as I'm doing my own taxes. After the divorce
my own taxes are going to be so simple there is no point in taking them to an accountant, but it's my trust so
I still will need the Business version just to do those taxes.

I'm leaning towards the idea of finding a cheap refurb running Windows to do the taxes now and saving up to
splurge on a Mac next fall. No more Linux.

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I don't know a thing about Linux janterry Feb 2018 #1

I will go look on newegg. Never thought about that. mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #2

I also found this thread janterry Feb 2018 #5

Three years old canetoad Feb 2018 #3

I would probably just take it to the computer repair guy mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #4

Buy the $400.00 Windows laptop then you will be in control of your needs democratisphere Feb 2018 #6

Linux is great if you are a DIY techie. Voltaire2 Feb 2018 #7

You could install windows on the laptop mitch96 Feb 2018 #8

I bought a $300 HP laptop at Walmart 3 years ago left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #9

I buy ALL my computers from Dell Outlet Ferrets are Cool Feb 2018 #10

Overthinking this? Egnever Feb 2018 #11

I have to file a return for a Trust mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #12

They have the same versions available online as stand alone. Egnever Feb 2018 #13

I've been running Turbotax with Linux for years. Just use the web version in RKP5637 Feb 2018 #14

No web version for TurboTax Business mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #15

Ahhhh, I see. This must be what you use. RKP5637 Feb 2018 #16

Yes, my problem is something to do with mnhtnbb Feb 2018 #18

I think that's a smart plan! I often direct people toward a Mac. They work well, have quality RKP5637 Feb 2018 #19

If there's room on your laptop drive you can install windows ucrdem Feb 2018 #17