[AT] OK boys, I need help!! OT Computer stuff

[charlie hill]

For my money XP without a doubt.  I know some don't like it but it is as
slick as greeazed lightning and I have NEVER had a crash with it.  I'm using
XP home edition.  I don't really know if XP pro is worth the extra expense.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carl Tatlock" <carllary at surfglobal.net>
To: <AT at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 5:52 PM
Subject: [AT] OK boys, I need help!! OT Computer stuff


> I'm sorry to intrude with this plea for help, but I"m in a hurry-up that
> is not of my own devising, so I need advice.
>
> I need to get a new computer-- STAT
>
> I need to get a new operating system-- I am running W98 SE.
>
> I have saved a lot of computer stuff from the ATIS list (which I trust
> far more than a 17 year old compurter salesman.)   BUT I still don't
> have an answer --even tho I reviewed the ones I saved-- mostly from last
> summer.     I also just changed from Netscape 4.7 to Mozilla (thanks for
> the tip Cecil) and love it..  But, back to the story.
>
> I am  researching and writing a n extensive  genealogy  project for my 3
> children.  So far in 5 years I have about   850 pages put together.
> That, and ATIS are the bulk of my work on computer.
>
> 98 SE is getting cranky.  I bought a  flash memory stick but even with
> the driver CD it wouldn't stick in my computer.  Time to consider a new
> computer and a new OP system.
>
> Where am I going with this long tale??   Right here.  What OS is
> recommended:
> 2000, or NT (home version)   ??    Come on guys--  All thoughts
> considered.
>
> Tractor reference:   When I get a new computer, I will run over the old
> one with the $#@%& Cub (if it doesn't stall it out)  ;-)
>             Thanks,  Carl in VT
> _______________________________________________
> AT mailing list
> http://www.antique-tractor.com/mailman/listinfo/at
>