[WriteLog] Windows 98/SE Computer

[Richard B. Drake]

That's absolutely not so!!! The only difference in the Dell Windows is that
they have added some Dell utilities which you can do very nicely without.
Otherwise it is standard off the shelf Windows. With the exception of the
system board every peripheral can be bought off the shelf from any computer
supply house. I have replaced the modem with a real modem instead of that
ridiculous Win Modem and I have also replaced the CD-ROM with a CD-RW drive.
Absolutely no problem at all!!

FYI: I have three Dell computers at home all purchased new from Dell. Two of
them are about a year old the other one is older.

73, Rich - W3ZJ

> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of K4SB
> Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 1:08 PM
> To: Jim McCook
> Cc: Writelog Reflector
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Windows 98/SE Computer
>
>
> Jim McCook wrote:
> >
> > find that Dell won't supply a new machine with Windows 98/SE,
> for  instance.
>
> Just for info guys, the reason Dell won't, ( can't ) is their version
> of 98 was developed stictly for Dell. It is not the same as a regular
> upgrade. Most of the other parts are also proprietary. Try replacing
> the modem for instance with a non dell, which is about 5 times the
> price, and you'll quickly see what I mean.
>
> &3
> Ed
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