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Help Me Pick Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000
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23. October 2007 @ 21:43 |
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I know this is old news but I have a 2 old labtops one with 700mhz,10gb HD, 128mb memory the other has 300mhz,20gb HD, 320mb memory
Don't worry this is not my main computer I have a FULLY LOADED Desktop but I want to get these two up and running.
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24. October 2007 @ 04:42 |
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Neither. Try windows 2000. Those computers should run it fine, its faster and better than '98, and don't even TALK to most people about Millenium Edition. Most..buggy..windows..ever. 'Nuff said. Hope it helps.
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24. October 2007 @ 07:51 |
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WinMe - ugh!. 98SE is far better; howewer why not make the machines much more useful/usable with a variety of Linux on there instead ?...
Main PC ~ Intel C2Q Q6600 (G0 Stepping)/Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3/2GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec 900/Corsair HX 620W
Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules *** |
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24. October 2007 @ 08:02 |
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Come on people which one is better I need to install one of the today.
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24. October 2007 @ 08:23 |
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Please Help Me Pick Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000
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24. October 2007 @ 10:22 |
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A combination of rubixcube's and my answers; in order of preference -
1/ Win2000
2/ 98SE
3/ Never use WinMe, even on a friend's or neighbour's PC. They'll hate you forever
Main PC ~ Intel C2Q Q6600 (G0 Stepping)/Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3/2GB Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec 900/Corsair HX 620W
Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules ***
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24. October 2007 @ 10:30 |
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Ok heres the Labtop spec.
Processor
INTEL Celeron 700
Chipset
Intel 440BX chipset, PCI bus Version 2.1
Display
Nice 12.3" TFT Active Matrix
Hard Drive
10GB
Floppy Disk Drive
1.44MB Included
Memory
128MB SDRAM
Video Chipset
ATI Rage LT Pro 3D 2X AGP Video Controller
VIDEORAM
8MB
cd-ROM Drive
CD-ROM Drive Included (Built-in!!)
Audio
Crystal 4622 with Built-In Speakers and manual volume control and cd function controls (Stereo Sound!!)
Modem
ethernet/cable
Built- In 56k Fax/Modem (get online your favorite service provider.
POINTING device
TouchPad (Or add a standard PS/2 mouse)
Battery
Li-Ion (Included, charges 100, no guarantee on length of charge.
Ports
Enhanced Parallel Port, SVGA, Pointer -Keyboard -Keypad, Serial, Infrared, 2 USB (to hook up the latest printers, digital cameras and accessories!!), Microphone-In Jack; Headphones/Speakers Jack, Audio-in Jack, Video-in Jack, Video-out Jack, Audio-out Jack, Dolby Digital-out Jack.
PCMCIA slots
(Supports type I or type II cards or 1 type III card
2nd Labtop:
Compaq Armada 1750
Pentium II-300 MHz
Memory: 320 MB
Hard Drive: 20,000 MB
CD-Rom Drive
Floppy Drive
Comes with its power cord
Battery hold charges.
10/100 network adaptor for DSL / Broadband internet connections.
Modem for dial up internet connections.
Integrated stereo sound system with built-in speakers.
2 PCMCIA slot for card type I / II.
Ports: PS/2 Port (Mouse / Keyboard), Serial Port (9 pin), Monitor Port (15 pin), Printer Port (25 pin) USB port, Infrared sensor, Line (in/out) jacks.
13" XGA TFT Active Matrix Display. Resolution 1024 x 768
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ddp
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24. October 2007 @ 12:42 |
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go either win98 or win2000 on the 1st laptop. go win2000 on the 2nd laptop.
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25. October 2007 @ 16:10 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
go either win98 or win2000 on the 1st laptop. go win2000 on the 2nd laptop.
If I do windows 2000 Should I update all the service pack 1-4 plus the updates
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ddp
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25. October 2007 @ 16:21 |
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just need the service pack 4 plus any updates. sp4 encompasses previous service packs.
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25. October 2007 @ 18:17 |
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Agreed. 2000 SP4 first place, 98SE second place. There is no third, Windows Me can burn in hell.
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25. October 2007 @ 18:30 |
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spawn,
I'd have to agree with the order that everyone chose, but the machine running the Celeron and 128MB RAM I'd say Win98SE on that. Win2K machines ran way better with at least 256MB RAM, unless you don't mind waiting for things to load, Win98Se will definitely make that celeron machine seem snappy.
The one with the P3 and 320MB should do well with Win2K SP4.
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25. October 2007 @ 19:22 |
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Originally posted by 6spdSER:
spawn,
I'd have to agree with the order that everyone chose, but the machine running the Celeron and 128MB RAM I'd say Win98SE on that. Win2K machines ran way better with at least 256MB RAM, unless you don't mind waiting for things to load, Win98Se will definitely make that celeron machine seem snappy.
The one with the P3 and 320MB should do well with Win2K SP4.
I just uninstall win 2000 there was alot of drivers that only work with win 98 are win me and no update for 2000 on microsoft are HP so Machine 2 has 98 on it and i;m tring to install the network drivers I'll keep you posted.
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25. October 2007 @ 19:33 |
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what is the makes & model#'s of the laptops to see what you need for drivers?
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26. October 2007 @ 03:27 |
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Originally posted by ddp:
what is the makes & model#'s of the laptops to see what you need for drivers?
Compaq Armada 1700 Its werd because it say 1700 on the labtop but on the HP Site the picture is different.
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26. October 2007 @ 13:56 |
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You know the funny thing is everybody dump on Windows ME but thats the only OS that did'nt give me ANY problem with updates are drivers.
1.Win 98SE Could not install my modem and Lan pc Card but when it did Istill could not get online.
2.Win 2000 Pro use to much resource and that made my Com 1 and infrared sensor not work and on top of that there was no update for the modem which made dialup a no go.
3.Win ME Worked perfectly even if there is no more updates but once I formated the HD and installed 98SE and went straight to Win ME without a pause all the drivers that 98 could do Win ME took care of all that.
So Win ME is the winner on the Second labtop Compaq Armada 1700
But on the First Labtop I want to change the HD and Add more Memory so i'm going to wait on that one but thanks to EVERYONE who tried to help me. :^}
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 26. October 2007 @ 14:51
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27. October 2007 @ 01:22 |
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I have another question i'm doing some shopping to upgrade the compaq armada 110 I want to add a 80gb HD and one 512md memory but my question is will I be able to use a 8X Dual internal DVD Burner.
I bought a another compaq armada 110 ($26.00)for parts this one is a P3 so I might switch motherboards for a fast Processor. Sorry kind of went off topic. This is want I need to know.
1. will I be able to use a 8X Dual internal DVD Burner
2. Is it possible to Overclock
3. Is it possible to use 2 internal HD
This is my first Labtop I want to hook it up..
And my second labtop (compaq armada 1750) I gave that to my girl for school work.
compaq armada 110
Processor
INTEL Celeron 700
Chipset
Intel 440BX chipset, PCI bus Version 2.1
Display
Nice 12.3" TFT Active Matrix
Hard Drive
10GB
Floppy Disk Drive
1.44MB Included
Memory
128MB SDRAM
Video Chipset
ATI Rage LT Pro 3D 2X AGP Video Controller
VIDEORAM
8MB
cd-ROM Drive
CD-ROM Drive Included (Built-in!!)
Audio
Crystal 4622 with Built-In Speakers and manual volume control and cd function controls (Stereo Sound!!)
Modem
ethernet/cable
Built- In 56k Fax/Modem (get online your favorite service provider.
POINTING device
TouchPad (Or add a standard PS/2 mouse)
Battery
Li-Ion (Included, charges 100, no guarantee on length of charge.
Ports
Enhanced Parallel Port, SVGA, Pointer -Keyboard -Keypad, Serial, Infrared, 2 USB (to hook up the latest printers, digital cameras and accessories!!), Microphone-In Jack; Headphones/Speakers Jack, Audio-in Jack, Video-in Jack, Video-out Jack, Audio-out Jack, Dolby Digital-out Jack.
PCMCIA slots
(Supports type I or type II cards or 1 type III card
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28. October 2007 @ 18:31 |
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Does anybody know if a 2.5 80gb IDE ATA HD will work in a Compaq Armada 110. Please Reply Soon Auction is Almost Over 4Hrs Left...
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28. October 2007 @ 18:45 |
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if doesn't work internally then can use it externally
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2. November 2007 @ 00:20 |
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Just here to say that the upgrade went well The upgrades are in red below.
My Armada 110 is now
Processor
INTEL Celeron 700
Chipset
Intel 440BX chipset, PCI bus Version 2.1
Display
Nice 12.3" TFT Active Matrix
Hard Drive
80 GB
Floppy Disk Drive
1.44MB Included
Memory
576 MB SDRAM
Video Chipset
ATI Rage LT Pro 3D 2X AGP Video Controller
VIDEORAM
8MB
8X DVD -+ Burner (Built-in!!)
Audio
Crystal 4622 with Built-In Speakers and manual volume control and cd function controls (Stereo Sound!!)
Modem
ethernet/cable
Built- In 56k Fax/Modem (get online your favorite service provider.
Netgear WG511T 108Mbps WIRELESS PC CARD PCMCIA Adapter
POINTING device
TouchPad (Or add a standard PS/2 mouse)
Battery
Li-Ion (Included, charges 100, no guarantee on length of charge.
Ports
Enhanced Parallel Port, SVGA, Pointer -Keyboard -Keypad, Serial, Infrared, 2 USB (to hook up the latest printers, digital cameras and accessories!!), Microphone-In Jack; Headphones/Speakers Jack, Audio-in Jack, Video-in Jack, Video-out Jack, Audio-out Jack, Dolby Digital-out Jack.
PCMCIA slots
(Supports type I or type II cards or 1 type III card
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