> On 7/23/02 8:02 AM, "Philip Stortz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I really didn't want to get into this Windows discussion, after all I > switched to a Mac to get AWAY from all that, BUT Philip, I haven't seen any > installation of Windows on Floppies since 3.1. 95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 > (Server & Pro) and probably XP have ALL come on CD. Now, unless your CD-ROM > purposely scratches the CD, I don't see where your comments have anything to > do with anything in the real world. Let's stick to Macs? > > Tim > >> actually, the files are probably where they should be and it probably >> knows it, it's part of microsoft's aggressively inconvenient copy >> protection. one life saving tip with windows from floppies, before you >> install any program (and generally a good idea any way) make sure the >> write protect tab is set to prevent writing. microsoft actually >> deliberately trashes the second install disk on much of their software >> during install, so you have to call with all of your information for a >> "free" replacement disk, when they finally get around to it. i've seen >> this several times, the last time my friend wasn't at all happy that she >> couldn't get into her mailing lists for here business for over a month! >> and all because of a stupid human trick on the part of microsoft, of >> course any experienced pirate or user automatically locks software >> floppies before getting them near a drive, just for safety, with >> microsoft it's essential. just another reason i'm not at all happy that >> microsoft "saved" apple. >> >>> At 08:22 PM 22/07/02 -0700, Kathi A. Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> . When the PeeCee asked me for my Windows 98, 2nd edition OS >>>> disk, I discovered I didn't have one. Started shopping for one and good ole >> ----- I suppose I originally started this discussion on P.C.'s, but in all fairness, I mentioned the P.C. in response to all the crying about the cost of the new Moc OS, and to point out that the NEW Mac OS is a lot cheaper than OLD MS OS software. I think a lot of us use or have used PC's along with our G3's or G4's, and a discussion about linking them together is a legitimate question. In fact, the latest ads for DAVE make a good point in that some Macs are saved from extinction in office networks by being able to network successfully with Macs. I think there is an element of truth in the ad, given the bone-headiness of most IT people when it comes to Macs and P.C.'s co-existing. This all contributes to the successful life and use of Macs. To defeat your enemy, you must know him. Kathi
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