Greetings Phillip and list--
You wrote------
> I own a Asus CRW-5232AS-u external cd writer which is compatable with
> windows
> 98se, 2k and xp. I would like to connect it to a computer at work which uses
> windows 98 4.10.2222a. Would the writer be compatible and if not, can I only
> update the driver section of windows 98 or would it need to be a total
> upgrade?
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The version designation 4.10.2222a is the version number for Windows 98SE,
so your cd writer should be compatible without any modification, unless you lack
the USB ports to connect it. In that case Sven's response below provides excellent suggestions for remedying that situation.

HTH,

Paul A. Shippert
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and I'm hovering like a fly
waiting for the windshield on the
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> Hello Phillip,
>
> What you want to do should be fairly easy. If the Windows 98 machine is
> presently USB capable (has a USB connector) it should be as simple as
> plugging it in. If not, you will need a USB 2.0 PCI card installed. You
> should find them at any computer store or places like BestBuy, Circuit City,
> CompUSA and even Wal-Mart carries them. Expect to pay in the neighborhood of
> $30.00 retail.
>
> He is a place online that has a six port (two internal) card for $11.99 +
> shipping. I have several of them and they are an excellent buy.
>
> Meritline High Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card 4+2 Port (USB2.0 PCI Adapter 6 Ports)
> for PC - $11.99 + shipping
> http://tinyurl.com/2ae7x
>
> Install the card and the included driver for Windows 98 and you're ready, no
> changes or upgrading of the operating system is necessary. For your info,
> here is a Microsoft page on USB support for Windows 98. Good luck...
>
> USB Support on Windows 98
> http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/archive/usbwin98.mspx
>
> Sven Swanson, Sr.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phillip Williams"
> To:
> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 6:15 PM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] windows 98 to 98se
>

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