P,

     OK...  I have an extra DELL Inspiron 8000 LT computer for which
 I'm asking $100.00.

 This computer is  a P-III (great processor) and is now
 running Windows Me, but could easily be upgraded to W-2K.
 Here are the facts:
     a.. Windows Me
     b.. 128 MB RAM
     c.. 10 GB Hard Drive
     d.. 2 USB Ports (rear)
     e.. 1 DVD-ROM
     f.. 1 Floppy (internal)
     g.. 1 LinkSys PCMCIA Wireless NIC
     h.. 2 PCMCIA Slots
     i.. 1 Telephone Modem Port
     j.. 1 Ethernet Port
     k.. 1 Mouse/Keyboard Port (round)
     l.. 1 Monitor Port (out)
     m.. 1 Docking Port
     n.. 1 Serial Port (DB-9)
     o.. 1 Serial Port (printer) DB-25

     The battery has some life still.  However, if you want to
 travel with it, you'll need to replace the battery.


 Jack Beale
 jack.beale@verizon.net

 One of the reason these things are so cheap, other than the modest specs,
 is the bandits at Micro Shit tries to rob you blind for an XP upgrade
 at about $200 (Fry's) and you have to call up little Billy Gates or go
 on line and risk getting a virus and beg him to activate it
 and allow you to borrow it.

 There is also a back door to all
 Micro Shit O.S.'s that your computer calls up every time you go on
 the Internet. This back door, in theory, allows Micro Shit
 to download the complete contents of your hard drive if they
 wish. Better not break any laws as the FBI can get the data
 without a warrant.

 A new Linux O.S. is free for down load as are upgrades and they come with
 free software 99% of the world needs. Unfortunately the rare HyTek
 Automation software I need to run is not ready for Linux yet.

 On the other hand Linux may or may not run on this lap top
 as lap top hardware is not standardized like PC desk tops.
 My new EeePC was pre-installed with Linux.

 A lot of DELL Inspirons were able to run Linux.

 If you download Linux Jack and try it and it works
 that would be a good selling point.

 BTW the DB25 parallel printer port is not serial.

 Paul Lamar

you might try wine to run a windows program under linux. some work some
don't.
chris smale

I have decided to buy an $250 EeePC with XP from TigerDirect.
No Cal tax :) No begging Billy to runb his O.S. :)
Here is a screen shot of their web site.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6494465&sku=A50-10137


Paul Lamar

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