On Monday, February 14, 2011 10:00:18 pm Dante Lanznaster wrote: > Pretty easy solution. > > Since your laptop has an XP sticker, then make use of that. Install your > favorite linux distro on it,
The last time I tried that too many things didn't work under it; that's the main reason I never use the laptop. I suppose I could try again, but it's old and heavy for it's (lack of) features. I'm not going to be able to use it as a desktop replacement while I travel, so there's really no reason to put linux on it at all; I can just use it as it comes, with XP. > XP is still updated via Microsoft Updates, and you just have to keep it patched. It does? How do I update it (I haven't booted it in years)? > Besides, > if you're gonna use it just for some simple management function, > there isn't much to worry about. When the machine is done and > configured, make a backup of the hard drive file and that'll be a > perfect backup. All good points. But first how do I get it updated? I thought MS was no longer updating XP. > As for XP media, if your laptop didn't come with it, I'm sure the > manufacturer will be happy to provide you a copy for $15 or $20. > That is, in case you don't wanna bother with torrents and the like. Manufacturer (PC Club, obviously only an OEM but they wouldn't ever admit that) wouldn't even do that before they went broke years ago. And no, I don't want to "bother with torrents and the like". I don't even want to buy one at the Pomona Computer Fair this weekend, though I may. I prefer a CD of known origin. > HTH, You did, but please if you can, more info on how to update that laptop's MS XP. Thanks. Jeff -- Jeff Lasman Post Office Box 52200, Riverside, CA 92517 Our jplists address used on lists is for list email only Phone +1 909 266-9209, or see: "http://www.nobaloney.net/contactus.html"; _______________________________________________ LinuxUsers mailing list LinuxUsers@socallinux.org http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers
