Re: [PLUG] Win98 End of Life -> Lin98?

[Paul <emailme@dpagin.net>]

W. Chris Shank wrote:

> the issue with that approach (and it is one that i advocate) is that if
> the system doesn't meet their needs - then they need to convert back to
> windows 98 - since XP/2000 won't run their software. so they made an
> expensive investment and would have little to show in return. plus -
> they would have already paid for XP on the system (unless they buy
> directly from me) so it's a double whammy.
>  

PCs can be *built* without WinXP.  If they fall back to Win98 they will 
still have gained a faster system.  It's just an option.

I hate to add this, but XP does offer "compatibility" modes.

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