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    Windows 98?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Vaath, Apr 21, 2007.

  1. Vaath

    Vaath Notebook Deity

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    Hi all,

    I work on computers for a church and school part time (free of course). One of the members has an older system that really is not powerful enough for XP but would be perfect for good old win98. Now I don't do pirated stuff so thats not an option.

    Trying to avoid buying on Ebay.

    Does anyone know of an online retailer that might still be selling these for not too expensive I hope (comes outta my pocket)??

    Thnx,
    Adam
     
    Vaath, Apr 21, 2007
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    What are the specs on the box? Perhaps Win 2k is an option. It would help if you define not too expensive.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 21, 2007
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  3. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    how about just a small request during church get.together? i m sure that there r members within the church that r more than happy to contribute a previuos version that he/she no longer uses

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Apr 21, 2007
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  4. Lysander

    Lysander AFK, raid time.

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    You could also consider one of the various Linux distros for an older computer.
     
    Lysander, Apr 21, 2007
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I was also going to suggest Linux.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 21, 2007
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  6. nickthegreek21

    nickthegreek21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Me too :D

    Try Ubuntu,you can either download it and burn it or ask them to send it to you (100% free).
    http://www.ubuntu.com/
     
    nickthegreek21, Apr 21, 2007
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  7. iza

    iza Notebook Evangelist

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    If it can't handle xp, xubuntu would probably run better.

    I have no idea where you could buy win98 though.
     
    iza, Apr 21, 2007
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  8. TwilightVampire

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    I dont think theres anywhere you can get 98 anymore. Linux would be a better bet. Xubuntu, ELive, DSL, and knoppix are all designed to be run on very old machines, if you would consider a linux distro.
     
    TwilightVampire, Apr 21, 2007
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  9. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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  10. LIVEFRMNYC

    LIVEFRMNYC Blah Blah Blah!!!

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    I would also go with windows 2000 being that the PCs are for Church and school.

    Otherwise I would also have suggested a Linux distro like Ubuntu.
     
    LIVEFRMNYC, Apr 21, 2007
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