Hi all,
I run XP professional on a celeron 366 with 196 MB RAM. A friend runs the
same version on a 133 MHz PI with 255MB RAM. So Mike, I think 350 MHz should
be good enough.
As for speed, the bootup time is quite small, even though I have SQL 2000
and Oracle 8i (personal editions) loading up during startup. Application
loading and working is as fast or faster than with 98 SE and best of all no
blue screens or any need for forced powerdowns for the last four months.
OM content: I have arranged to get two zuiko 50mm/f1.8 from Sy through a
friend in CA. I will get the lenses in Oct. All Zuikos are rare creatures in
India, so I am more than happy.
Have a nice day all.
Arnab
----- Original Message -----
From: siddiq <iddibhai@xxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 3:31 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] OT Windows 98 question
> 9/11/2002 8:50:06 AM, Mike <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >> Unlress your machine is underpowered for it, I would strongly suggest
you
> >> spend the $99 for Windows XP Home. The reliability differences alone
are
> >> enormous.
> >>
> >> Tom
> >>
> >Tom, You hit on the main reason I'm sticking with W98 for now. I think @
> >350mhz my box is marginal for XP. Plus the fact I'd have to get a new
> >hard drive just to hold it all.
> >
> >Mike
>
> There are a couple of ways to upgrade the entire box to the tune of 300 or
less (ram, hdd, processor), and then it'll be ready for xp :)
>
>
>
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