[pchelpers] Re: processors, which do you prefer?

Has anyone on this list (other than John) that has tried linux?

Mandrake 8.1 was the easiest linux I've ever installed...it 
detected all my hardware, and was online (with my cable modem) 
without my having to change anything.

Though I didn't install it, it comes with Word Perfect Office suite too.

Not bad for free
David Bruce Jr

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jackie MacWhirter" <jmacwhirter@xxxxxxxx>
To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 11:38 AM
Subject: [pchelpers] Re: processors, which do you prefer?


> 
> Hi Rena:=20
>      I have Windows 2000 Professional as far as stability goes you can't
> beat it even businesses are not switching to Window XP Windows 2000 is
> build on NT technology I have had now for over 6 months-- I had sent an
> URL earlier regarding Windows 2000 and Windows XP as far as stability,
> speed, and ability Windows 2000 won hands down. Windows XP is built on
> Windows 2000 technology  Like Tonia said there are way too many bugs in
> Windows XP right now, as far as Windows Me I am also running Windows Me,
> you need to continually run the Windows Update. It's very pernickety,
> too many ongoing glitches The reason I am running dual windows because
> of some older graphics programs otherwise it would be gone Zippo!!! Soon
> it will be gone.<G> My choice is Windows 2000 it's more on the ball than
> any other windows right now. It's the best there is. If this is for your
> father-in-law let the computer store install it. <G> Suggest Windows
> 2000 and make sure he receives all the CDS that goes with what ever he
> buys. =20
> 
> Jacqueline MacWhirter
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pchelpers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:pchelpers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tonia
> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 8:07 PM
> To: pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [pchelpers] Re: processors, which do you prefer?
> 
> 
> Hiya Re-Na
> 
> I would pick Win2000 if your first choice was Win98.
> They are very similar in many ways. The quick launch
> toolbar is back...taken away in NT, and many other
> utilities are in the same familiar places as in
> Win98SE. So if your Dad is used to Win98, then Win2000
> is the way to go. As for WinXP, it's still very new
> and there will be a million bugs to be ironed out.
> =A7;^)
> Tests have shown it to be slower than Win2000 too.
> Don't even consider WinME. 99% of the people I know
> will reformat and install Win98SE or Win2000 if WinME
> came preinstalled. It's a matter of weeks when they
> will feel dissatisfied with it.
> 
> 
> Just my 2=A2 worth
> 
> Tonia
> 
> 
>  --- "G.R. Hanson" <grhanson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >=20
> > It's ok, don't worry about it!
> > I talked to him about having a pc made for him, but
> > he said no.  At least now he's
> > said I can look at Dell's AND Gateway Computers.  :
> > )  So, I'm back to checking out
> > options again.
> >=20
> > I find one I like part of it, do some configuration
> > changes, but the choices seem to
> > be Win XP or Win 2000  / or  Win XP or Win ME.  No
> > changing things around or getting
> > 98SE on the ones I like.  That's a bummer.  So, it's
> > taking me a little longer to do
> > this than I like.
> >=20
> > I do appreciate the help.
> >=20
> > G.R. Hanson
> > Arkansas USA
> >=20
> >=20
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Robert McLellan <pchelp@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 8:33 PM
> > Subject: [pchelpers] Re: processors, which do you
> > prefer?
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> > My comment was a knee jerk reaction at seeing the
> > Dell name.  Sorry.  I know
> > you have been working on this buy for  some time now
> > and it is always tough
> > buying for someone else.
> >=20
> > I like either of the chips.  For my work in a
> > computer store I prefer the
> > Pentium.  For most household work and internet
> > access the Celeron is good.
> >=20
> > Your brother,
> > Robert
> >=20
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "John Durham" <john.modec@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 8:06 PM
> > Subject: [pchelpers] Re: processors, which do you
> > prefer?
> >=20
> >=20
> > >
> > > Haven't heard much about their service reputation,
> > but are we talking
> > > about processors (CPU) or different supplier
> > models? It's an apples or
> > > pears question.
> > >
> > > If you are interested in CPU performance, I'm
> > leaning in favour of the
> > > Intel Celeron (just installed a couple last week
> > and it's nice compared
> > > with the AMD and Cyrix ones I'm used to). It
> > intalled easily, performed
> > > flawlessly and warmed the room up nicely.
> > >
> > > Robert McLellan wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Don't know when this will be received BUT I
> > noticed that in one of the
> > > > latest magazines that Dell had the worst Support
> > rating of all the top
> > > > companies.  Careful....
> > > >
> > > > Isn't the world of computing just marvelous!!=20
> > :-)
> > > >
> > > > Bob McLellan
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "G.R. Hanson" <grhanson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > To: "PC-HELPERS Business & Service Contacts"
> > <pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 12:54 PM
> > > > Subject: [pchelpers] processors, which do you
> > prefer?
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > A)  Processor: Intel=AE CeleronTM  processors at
> > 1.1GHz and 900MHz to
> > > > meet
> > > > your
> > > > > computing demands.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > B)  Processor:Intel=AE Pentium=AE  4 Processors
> > 1.6 GHz, 1.7 GHz &
> > > > 1.8GHz for
> > > > advanced
> > > > > performance.
> > > > >
> > > > > (Doing some comparing on Dell's web site.)
> > > > >
> > > > > Sincerely,
> > > > >
> > > > > G.R. Hanson
> > > > > Arkansas USA
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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