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

[Ralph Goff]

After 5 years on this computer I am still running with W 98 . My more modern
brethren have XP and tell me that it is a very good system . I've seen a few
features on XP that I definitely like.

Ralph in Sask.
http://www3.sk.sympatico.ca/lgoff/latestpage.html

----- Original Message -----
From: charlie hill <chill8 at cox.net>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 6:38 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] OK boys, I need help!! OT Computer stuff


> 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
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