i'm pretty sure its not a bad copy. its retail upgrade from staples. but no i haven't tried running any other OS, didn't know there was such a thing.
edit: ran memtest and it reported over 1,000 errors. so i guess that is the problem.
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Camera Equipment:
Canon 40D & Digital Rebel XT
Canon 500mm L IS USM
Canon 100-400mm L IS USM
kit lens
Sigma 70-300mm APO DG
Canon 430 EX Speedlight
Dynatran Tripod
Lowepro Mini Trekker AW backpack
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