I've had Linux, and specifically Ubuntu installed twice on a dual-boot machine. That may be an option at some time for the laptop, but for now I'd prefer to stick with Windows - as painful as that might be hi hi!
Tnx es 73 Dave KB3MOW > This is an ideal opportunity to install Linux and give it a go, it's > support for older hardware is quite good, it's improving every day, and > has plenty of ham radio software available including software I control > my rig with. (FT-817) > > I'd suggest Ubuntu as a good start, it's simple and the easiest to move > from windows. > > www.ubuntu.com <http://www.ubuntu.com> > > Dennis Smith > M1DLG > > Dave wrote: >> Does anyone have a key for Windows 98 from an UNUSED installation? >> >> My old laptop came with Win98, and thought I would resurrect it for use >> on digital modes. I have the original restoration CDs, but apparently >> have lost the paperwork with the key. >> >> This is NOT a request to pirate the OS! I have the original disk, and if >> someone still has a key left over from a Win98 installation that is no >> longer used, I will be happy to give it a good home. >> >> Tried upgrading the laptop to WinXP, but it's too slow for it to work. >> Reinstalled Win98, but stuck at the "Enter Key" screen. >> >> Tnx es 73 >> Dave >> KB3MOW >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Pages at >> http://www.obriensweb.com/sked >> >> Recommended digital mode software: Winwarbler, FLDIGI, DM780, or >> Multipsk >> Logging Software: DXKeeper or Ham Radio Deluxe. >> >> >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> > >
