Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 17:59:09 -0400
From: Jeutonne P Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: other OS's
I agree with others that the 16MB RAM upgrade is the best investment
you can make for your Lib50. I also upgraded my hard drive to a 6GB
drive. With these two changes, the Lib50 will work efficiently with
Windows 95 software.
The Lib50 with 32MB RAM will run office suites, Web design software,
and sound editing programs. About two years ago I used my Lib50 to
demonstrate a Web site with its sound files, photos, frames, and text.
Because I would have only the equipment I could easily carry onto the
airplane, I didn't have an external monitor or speakers available. With
a good set of earphones and a well-positioned chair for the viewer, I
was able to present a good poster session at the professional meeting.
Some people were very interested in the computer as well as the
Web site.
Windows CE was developed for a different class of computers--the handheld
computers with keyboards and the palm Pocket PC (and earlier models).
Other writers have criticized these devices. However, in my opinion they
are excellent work and travel companions. They have "pocket" versions of
Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer. The handheld computers have Pocket Access.
These are not the full-blown versions of the program, but they serve very
well for writing, collecting data. For example, Pocket Word does not import
tables. However, for writing and editing tasks, P Word will translate and
read .doc, text, .rtf files, etc. These devices are much more convenient for
keeping calendar, to dos, and contacts information up-to-date. You can also
carry your digital picture album, listen to music, and record voice notes
for later use. Used with the Lib50, one of these devices doesn't add much
weight but does add much flexibility and ease of use.
Jeutonne Brewer
At 07:55 AM 10/13/2000 -0700, you wrote:
>Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2000 09:45:01 -0500
>From: "Harrison, Richard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: other OS's
>
>Here is what might be an odd question.
>
>I've just had a Libretto 50 dropped in my lap because its previous owner
>found it too slow. While I agree that 75Mhz and 16 Mb of RAM isn't state of
>the art, I hate the idea of pitching such a cool tool.
>
>My question is thus; what other OS's are out there that can run on this
>limited muscle (Win98 WinNT WinCE RedHat BEOS)?
>
>Next, I'm curious about people's experience with specific MS OS's. I want
>to be practical about this and want to use this to supplement my office
>computer. I doubt that I will be able to convince my employer to change all
>of our computers to Linux!
>
>First, will WinCe run on the libretto? I'm drawn to the promise of instant
>on, and longer battery life. I also figure that since it is designed to run
>with "smaller" processors, that it would be a good candidate. I know that I
>would be limited to the packages that come with CE, but these are the ones
>that work with my office system (ie Word, Excel, etc).
>
>Second, because I want to be able to use MS Office compatible software,
>which of the remaining MS OS's would give me the best performance?
>
>Thanks up front for any advise.
>
>I look forward to keeping my new found computer working for years!
>
>
>
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