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Queen_of_Hearts Ref your statement, I think Train really wanted to know , is the truth. I even got on the computer this morning looking for a correction of facts. But found nothing. Ohh well https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
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SMILE
Boy, you guys get up early.
Morning. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
greengoose1:
Microsoft has announced repeatedly over the years that it intends to phase out MS-DOS. For the most part,it has rendered many of the DOS commands and utility programs to be of little use. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your point of view, Fdisk and Format are still quite useful. Since they both work quite well, why reinvent the wheel? Microsoft also indicated that it would continue to use these and other DOS utilities in order for users to install and use older DOS programs and devices (backwards compatability issues).
On the other hand, Microsofts newer Operating Systems such as NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 include (non-dos) partitioning and formatting functions in the initial install of the OS. They also allow you to use Microsoft's NTFS file system which is NON-DOS.
To go one step further, Sdtech, in building these units what would be your idea of an operating system to install and why. The os needs to very flexible maybe? Or is that asking to much.
May I? If you plan to get a rather large hd, you can partition it off and install 1, 2, 3 etc. OS's on it---but only if you determine you really need those. If two, Win 98SE and NT 4.0 would be a good choice--one for the gaming, home use, etc.; the other for business/work use (if that's what is used at work--allows you to bring work home if necessary). For now, I'd stick with Win 98SE--forget Win ME. I'm not a big conspiracy buff, but I can't shake the feeling that ME is just a Microsoft Research & Development experiment---send it out, get all the bug reports back, then incorporate those "improvements" into the release of MS Whistler (the "final" 98 series coming out next year). Why waste tons of money on the one R&D lab rat in the building, when you have a whole parking lot full of guinea pigs who are willing to buy and send in "reports"?
As for NT 4.0: good, solid, stable for business purposes--not designed, of course, for gaming.
Any other OS's, including Linux, just aren't "there" yet, in my opinion. Fun to play around with, but not "universal" enough (yet) to have as a primary OS.
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Oh alright......FINE..... I'll pay attention to this partitioning stuff. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I read in Win 98 fourm that it's a good idea to do this even before you install the Operating system. So I guess I better get a handle on this, too.
Illustrious Mentor - good morning - https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I have home use and my own business requirements, ie the usual office records etc. I am tied in with Earnware to keep track on incoming E-Mail and Phone Messages.
I would not put ME in as I believe it adds nothing compared to what you pay for it. I don't want to pay what their asking for a nice looking package and a CD that has an unknown how much on it?
https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ QoH, I think for your purposes, when the time comes, all you're going to really "need"
to do is make a small partition to put your swap file on (separating it from all the other files). This helps with speed/performance--in other words, not totally necessary, but it can enhance. If later you decide you want more partitions,
then you can do them rather easily with utilities such as Ranish or Partition Magic.
Ok...reality check... https://discussions.virtualdr.com/ Like to ask both of you a question: What's the issue(s) either of you feel is the biggest hurdle you need to get over before taking the plunge? Fear of the unknown? Budget? Fear you'll get the "wrong" hard drive, case, mobo, etc.? Anything? (Not trying to be cute here...just want to clear the cobwebs if any). What info do you really wanna have that would make you feel a lot more comfortable with the idea of building your own?
EDIT: Going outside for a break--be back in 10-15 minutes. You don't have to answer if you feel uncomfortable, nor do you HAVE to answer right away. Just think about it and answer if and when you want to... just trying to help.
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Fear of the unknown and budget. Only have about half what I'm pretty sure I'll need, if yours is any indication.
Now there's Christmas, which will set me back. Or, it could also be to my advantage.. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
I have decided on the Brands of most of these things, from the advise of those who have contributed to this thread. Except for the processor (which also will determine which Motherboard). Still have not decided on that.
That's what I needed Mosaic. Thanks https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
Bistro, I figured $1000.00 cost. Have a third of that set aside now. If Christmas bonus big enough, I'll be all set. If not, by
March 1. I told QoH, I thought I could have my component list ready for you all to critique by the end of next week. There is one fear. Messen' up when I am assembling.
QoH: Then perhaps you can wait until after the Christmas crunch---nothing wrong with that; we all know the feeling.. https://discussions.virtualdr.com/
If you don't want to have to upgrade anytime soon (as we all try to avoid when doing this kind of thing), go for a 450mhz CPU or higher. Now all you need to consider is price--here's my money, here's how much processor power I can afford. Speaking of upgrading, one thing I've seen some folks do is keep waiting and waiting; afraid that what they'll get will be obsolete in a year.
Here's the news: it just MIGHT be "obsolete". You'll never "catch up". PC hardware is growing exponentially--bigger and badder coming out every week. You just gotta make the best decision based on what you need/want, your budget, then jump in.
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greengoose1: Don't worry about the assembly--if you've ever put a toy or bicycle together, this will be a piece of cake. I provided a link way back that takes you through the process step-by-step--it's a lot easier than you are probably thinking. And you've got folks here who can do it in their sleep and who are ready to help. After you're done with it, you'll probably think "Why do those companies charge so much for their computers? This was nothing!". A grand will get you a really nice one---do you intend to get a new monitor with that, or use your current one until you can afford to upgrade that? If that sum doesn't include a new monitor, then you've got more latitude choosing the vid card, processor, etc.---should do quite nicely. You might be surprised though after purchasing the parts you want---might have a fair bit of change left over.
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