well, my old computer thats sitting in my room is just a win.95
and i'm thinking bout upgrading to another OS, so, which should it be?
linux.
If it has win95 on it, it probably doens' thave the hardware to run much else.
1.7ghz
pentium 4 processor
256mb pc-133 SDRAM
80gb ultra ATA/100
i think it can handle enough :wink:
Definitely Windows XP or 2000, personally, id go for 2k, i just like it better..
Well, sure, you can experiment with linux too, if you feel like it.. but if you have programs and such you wish to continue running, then go for windows.. linux program support is getting better, but it's FAR from complete..
EDIT:With those specs, I suggest a Linux/Win2k dual boot. Or just Linux if you're really on a budget.
What kind of graphics card?
Also, do you do any Qbasic or DOS programming? If so, might want to keep Win9x on there also.
That thing had win95 on it?
...why?
linux. if you want to keep progs running that is. :lol: on windows, every time you install a new program, or apply a system change, you have to reboot. not so on linux.
I recomend Win 2k Pro. Its what I use and I love it--as much as anyone can love a M$ product, anywho. I have never tried linux, so I can't recomend that. (I'll get around to it eventually
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Well if you have a crappy internet connection i would suggest keeping win 95 because it wont slow down your internet as much as others would. But if you really want to upgrade you might want xp but i would suggest windows 98 because win xp will cost you like 100 bucks or more and i can let you borrow my win 98 disc.
Linux.
People think it's really hard but that's a myth. It is as hard or as easy as you want it to be. Try Mandrake 10.1 if you've never used linux ever before. It even has a nice graphical install system which is just as friendly as the windows installer... plus you can choose every package you want individually. Also Mandrake generally detects all your hardware automatically. Also good video card manufacturers (like nvidia and ati) have linux drivers so you can get FAST opengl drivers on linux.
Otherwise, if you're more experienced with Linux, I'd recommend something like ubuntu if you're experienced.
Plus it's just so nice knowing you can always write your own program in any of about 7 languages just from a stock linux install and all the compilers will automatically be present (stock linux these days supports C, C++, Java, Fortran, Ada, Perl, Python, Objective C, and quite often Scheme, PHP, and several others).
So, not only can you learn about how operating systems work on a low level, but also how to program in loads of languages.
Plus you gotta give props to an OS which includes its complete kernel source code in the distro.
:D
OH yes and there's always the uptime... I have a linux box up for 157 days now......