Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 16:19:19 -0500
From: "Pres Waterman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: upgrades to a 70CT
> >a cd-rom, to copy the W98 directory to your L70. This has been detailed
> >many times on the list, do a search here or on the web. Run the install
> >program from the hard drive. Works every time, personally I try and copy
> >the install files before installing an OS
> >if possible, it goes a little faster that way.
> >
> >br
> >
> >Franklin
>
> Well, yeah... I've done this... copied the X:\Win98 directory from the
> Windows installation CD-ROM disk to the HDD via DCC. And it certainly
does
> work just fine, getting around the need for a CD-ROM drive. But "a little
> faster"? I don't know. Not having network cards in any of my systems, I
> use DCC a lot, and it's rate of data transfer is slow as all heck! A fast
> CD-ROM drive these days can probably do the Windows installation in LESS
> time than it will take to DCC the data to the Libretto and run the
> installation. But the DCC route is certainly is the cheaper way to go!
No, what was said was "installation goes faster" and from my experience a
LOT faster... than from a CD-ROM. So, once the .CABs are transferred ( only
once needed ) it is a boon to have the files locally
Thanks
Pres Waterman W2PW
c/o Patchogue Motors, Inc.
Long Island Ford and Kia dealer
GO BILLS!
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