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 From: "Wanda Martin" <[log in to unmask]>
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 Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 1:36 AM
 Subject: [PCBUILD] Windows 2000


 > I have a Genuine Intel with Pentium 3 processor (desktop).  D Drive
 > has  15.2 gig
 > capacity and C Drive has 3.81 gig capacity.  I have 511 mgs of ram in it.
 >
 > Believe it or not it still isn't fast enough.  I wait longer than you
 would
 > think I should have to for programs (like Eudora) to open.  It really
 > isn't as zippy as one would think it should be.  I'm wondering if putting
 > Windows 2000 on it would speed it up?

 Maybe, my best guess is "yes". win2000 is best windows ever, especially
true
 for business.

 > Would it screw up 16 bit programs?

 Yes, it will (most likely).

 > Where can I check on current hardware configurations against Win 2000
> requirements?

 Microsoft has a hardware compatibility list (HCL), you can check with it.

After all, I highly recommend win2000 over 9x for business.

 Jun Qian

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