Subj : Re: Win2k Min Systems Re
To   : Mike Powell
From : Charles Scaglione
Date : Sat Nov 29 2003 11:08 am

Mike Powell wrote to Dale Shipp

MP>DS>  Or was there some other issue, e.g. available disk?

MP>We have not actually tried.  He does own a legit copy of XP.  The min
MP>requirements on the box state that they suggest a 300 MHz machine,
MP>and requires a 233.  What is the XP Advisor?

Supposedly, the XP Advisor when run will tell you if you have any 
incompatible software or hardware that must be replaced before 
installing XP.  XP is very fussy about drivers, certain programs,
and some hardware. The advisor is generally pretty good but sometimes 
stuff gets overlooked.

I really don't advise anyone to install XP on a system that is not 100% 
ACPI version 2 compatible.  It'll work, but usually you wind up with 
shutdown problems, no standby or hibernate available, and unpredictable 
reboots.  Win2000 would be a better choice IMO, even though it too likes 
ACPI compatibility.  Less headaches.

Regards.

cscag@charter.net

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