Clint, Buying the machine is analogous to buying a computer without the operating system. Can you use the computer without the OS? No you cannot. Amaya is not like the old machines where you can transfer the datafile to a floppy and run the machine. You definitely need the Operating System. I don't know if Melco would sell you the Operating software or not. If they do, they would probably charge you a lot. I don't know what your reasons are for buying just a machine without the software. Before making a decision, go and check out the amaya's at a show and find out the latest prices of new and used machines. The digitizing software is separate from the OS. It can be bought separately or bundled together. Best Regards, Veena Viswanath. Iris Embroidery 510-226-6171 www.irisembroidery.com -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 8:37 AM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers.com] Re: Operating system ? This message was posted by clint on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/3/117.html I am getting ready to buy a used 04 big red and it is not coming with any software. The fella I'm buying it from has 3 and is keeping the software. I have a question and would appreciate any help. Should I purchase just the operating system and how much should I expect that to cost? If I purchase the pro digitizing software does it come with an operating system as well? Where should I get the software from? Thanks for any help Clint =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list =========================================================== =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================