Should I upgrade Windows?

tlarkin · 12-10-2007, 08:10 PM

toss linux on it. Free and simple and if you get an older distro it will run like a champ

http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Minimal_Linux_distros

or look into getting a hold of DSL or Debian Sarge

GameMaster · 12-10-2007, 08:12 PM

EEK! No no he doesn't need Linux man.
He says he just needs it for a job, what would he do with Linux it requires time to settle on it. I still suggest you to upgrade to 2000 NT.

tlarkin · 12-10-2007, 08:22 PM

well win2k + all the service packs won't run all that well on that system. I was talking about minimal install OSes that might actually run with some speed on older hardware.

Its not hard to install Linux and use it for office work (open office) and surf the web. In fact, a lot of distros come that exact way right out of the install.

However, you are correct on the learning process. I mean the GUI is similar to windows and you just double click stuff to open it, but there would be some what of a learning curve.

jackz4000 · 12-10-2007, 09:21 PM

Yeah, I had not used this old Emachine in 2 1/2 years (got it in 2000) and then I suddenly had to scan and print a few things and it went right to work. I use my notebook for most things but I'll keep this desktop around for some simple stuff I need to do from time to time. Within a year or so I'll probably replace it.

I'm kinda digitally dumb so I'll forgo the Linux learning curve. And although its got ACIP power management it will probably be much slower with the larger Windows 2000 than 98. Right now with 98 its pretty zippy for an old box. I'll keep it lean with the routers firewall and zero AV.

Thanks again, Cheers, JK

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12-10-2007, 08:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,821	toss linux on it. Free and simple and if you get an older distro it will run like a champ http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Minimal_Linux_distros or look into getting a hold of DSL or Debian Sarge

12-10-2007, 08:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,821	well win2k + all the service packs won't run all that well on that system. I was talking about minimal install OSes that might actually run with some speed on older hardware. Its not hard to install Linux and use it for office work (open office) and surf the web. In fact, a lot of distros come that exact way right out of the install. However, you are correct on the learning process. I mean the GUI is similar to windows and you just double click stuff to open it, but there would be some what of a learning curve.

12-10-2007, 09:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
jackz4000 Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 42	Yeah, I had not used this old Emachine in 2 1/2 years (got it in 2000) and then I suddenly had to scan and print a few things and it went right to work. I use my notebook for most things but I'll keep this desktop around for some simple stuff I need to do from time to time. Within a year or so I'll probably replace it. I'm kinda digitally dumb so I'll forgo the Linux learning curve. And although its got ACIP power management it will probably be much slower with the larger Windows 2000 than 98. Right now with 98 its pretty zippy for an old box. I'll keep it lean with the routers firewall and zero AV. Thanks again, Cheers, JK