On 10/31/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, I was also thinking about that-suggesting linux. But on a really old > machine, you might still have the same issues with hardware drivers. Plus, > my experience is that Windows 95 machines are owned by older folks who don't > always want to learn another operating system.
My experience has been pretty good with running linux on old hardware; also there are distrbutions specifically catering for older low-end kit. As for learning the O/S, I was suggesting booting straight into Quackle, they should never have to see the O/S. > It is less of headache to spend a couple hundred nicker for a used lappie > with better specs. Most win95 machines you couldn't trade for pasty down at > the co-op, as any oggy fiend might tell you. My feeling too. In fact just an hour ago I ordered a 3.5GHz desktop for $200 for a very similar reason. (It was a refurb, and 'only' 512Mb ram, which is about 500Mb more than I need anyway :-) ) G
