upgrade 98se to xp???
From: dglock (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/23/04
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Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 07:23:47 -0700
i don't know where you got your info but its all false!
but the software, install, activate, and you are done!
no annual fees or other costs.
if you buy a new comp and uninstall windows from it you
can install it on the new comp. just activate it online.
you may have a problem finding xp drivers for old
hardware. your hard drive is really to small to handle xp
and your programs, xp will use about 1.5 gb.
don
>-----Original Message-----
>I'm wondering if i should upgrade from 98se to xp. Is
there an advantage. I'm having NO problems w/my 98se
except that the software that came with my digi cam from
Arcsoft is causing issues (windows sys not responding,
illegal actions, and can't open .avi's). They are
sending me an older version to see if this eradicates the
problem. I've been reading up on xp, and here are some
comments that concern me (please bear with the long
diatribe). I REALLY need feedback before I make a
decision whether or not to upgrade. Notes about my
system: PIII, 14gb, 128ram, 1000mhz, MS Office Pro 2000
and some older software & drivers from my scanner &
printer (about 5yrs old). (also, I have a no issue
w/installing my own drivers, piece of cake)
>#1) MS's new method of licensing and registration of
WIN XP may prove too scary to stomach for some users.
Apparently you will need to reactivate WIN XP anually.
This will require a licensing fee each and every year
that you use this OS. Also, the unique license numbers
are generated by taking an image of your hardware
configuration. The license is limmited to a few
computers. This means if you need to reinstall XP on a
freshly formatted hard disk then you will lose of the
licenses that you are alloted. If you run out of licenses
then you will be required to purchase a new pack of
licenses. Do you really want MicroSoft to track your
hardware and software configuration? #2) Not only will
you be buying the new XP, but you'll likely have to also
buy upgrades to nearly all the software you currently
run. Have antivirus software, you MUST upgrade it. Run
pre-2000 Office software, upgrade. Have a scanner, it may
not even work, yet. #3) Now for installing my drivers.
NOT!!!!!! I wonder how many of you avid gaming freaks out
there own a 3DFX card made by VooDoo? If you do you might
as well go out and buy a nice new GForce card because XP
just turned your 64 MEG 4X AGP VooDoo 5500 into a 2 Meg
Trident 9680... You cannot run any GLIDE Games whatsoever
in Windows XP.. At best you can use D3D or OpenGl.
Alright MicroSoft you did it again... I bet so that all
of us VooDoo freaks will run right out and get a
GForce... Well Not me
>PLEASE PLEASE give me your feedback on this comments and
my issue. Thanks.
>.
>
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