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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Fatty FatBastard, Mar 31, 2005.

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  1. Fatty FatBastard

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    (spit take)

    There's gotta be a cheaper way. I only need the damn thing for internet access.
     
  2. GladiatoRowdy

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    For $50 you can get a copy of Linux from Sun that comes with an MS-Office knockoff suite.

    www.staroffice.com

    They are advertising it as a nice desktop version of the Linux OS.
     
  3. Uprising

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    Dude, what you need is a boot disk.

    Go to Windows website and make your self some boot disks on another system.

    I had this problem a while back, and now my pc is healthier than a 5year old still sucking a teat.
     
  4. Rockets2K

    Rockets2K Clutch Crew

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    Geez FFB....email me bro...Ill fix ya up
     
  5. Band Geek Mobster

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    Your computer is beyond repair. You must set it on fire for your karma's sake.
     
  6. TraJ

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    Do you have the original Windows ME CDs? I'd format the drive and reinstall Windows ME. But be prepared for the possibility that your hard drive has failed. I too had something like this happen. I couldn't reformat the disk, reinstall Windows or anything. So I had to replace the hard drive. I'm not saying that's definitely your problem. Try to format the disk and reinstall first.
     
  7. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Before you go out and buy Windows XP or Linux or some other OS, make sure that your computer has the necessary hardware to run them. How much memory and how fast is the CPU and how big is your disk drive?
     
  8. DonnyMost

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    Find someone with a copy of windows XP (find a nerd, in otherwords) pay him 5 bucks to use his copy.

    Windows ME is the biggest piece of trash ever.

    I'm so glad that I get the college student discount on software.. my copy of XP cost me 5 bucks..
     
  9. Fatty FatBastard

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    R2K; sent you an email awhile ago....

    Help meeeee (the fly) Help meeeeee
     
  10. Rockets2K

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    just got in....sent ya back.
    check your mail.
     

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