OK first off i know linux is much better but i cant use my damn 300$ phone without Win2000 which is gay. 98 works fine for all my computing needs but i need 2000 as another operating system.\nFrom what i have heard (from simi-reliable sources) 2000 and 98 dont get along to well, does anyone know how i would go amout doing this?.
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Don't do it.  Use 2000 for everything. \nYeah, there might be a couple of games that play in 98 that don't work in 2000.  \nBut having 2 operating systems will drive you nuts.
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Nobody would ever go that low level in an application - never! In fact, you'll run into great difficulty if you try. Modern NT-based OSes (XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Vista) will NOT let you have any direct access to hardware, through the HAL.\n\nThere are plenty of APIs in Win32 and .NET Framework to let you work with files and directories. Build yourself a nice recursive system with the existing APIs, rather than trying an improbable stunt like going to the FAT file system... (and are you even sure your system uses FAT? It could well be NTFS in a modern system.)
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You don't ask for much do you? LOL.. \n\nThat depends a great deal on what you want to do. I strongly recomend moving up to a more modern distro. You are welcome to YM me and I can walk you through the configurations. Trying to do a tutorial on this would take forever, however the Linux Howto page has a tutorial on all of these topics and most Linux howto's are very good.
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Do yourself a favor by considering upgrading to one of the many Linux operating systems out there. They are now easily available and quite user-friendly. Linux is not proprietary but open source and costs next to nothing. Many British computer Linux magazines usually come with a CD loaded with software and a Linux OS.  The software is usually accompanied by a write up. Check it out. Support is always quickly available at the on-line Linux message boards.\nAlternatively, one can do a Linux search on-line and find the information and downloads  required.\nIf Linux is new to you, learn as much as you can about it and the different kernels that it operates under. You can then decide which one suits you best. Ubuntu Linux is becoming quite popular.\nIn spite of all that, give it a try by downloading Knoppix Linux from one of the many mirrored sites and go to town. It comes complete with an office suite, web browser etc. and is all loaded onto one CD. It runs off the CD so doesn't affect your existing OS. The good thing about it is that it's solid, stable and secure (the 3-S anchor) and, viruses and malware aren't a problem. Incidentally, their word processor should be compatible with MS Word. It's also Firefox compatible.\nGood idea to start learning this is by going to http://www.Linux.com and branching from there.\nIf you're serious about considering the Linux option, I recommend that you purchase the trade paperback 'Moving to Linux' by Marcel Gagne (2006 Pearson Education). It comes with a customized Knoppix CD.\nGood luck.
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It's not all about compatable applications.\nThere are alternatives to most windows applications for Linux.\nWith pressure others can get ported.\nUntill then there's always WINE.
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Vmware and using a live distro although very good don't quite run linux to it's full potential, if you really want to try it properly install it as a dual boot with windows, it can always be removed at a later date.
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I'd suggest you go to Puppylinux.com they have a very small linux distro that is made to co-exist with XP. I run Puppy 2.10 myself and got ride of everything from Microsoft. Puppy comes with things that MS makes you pay extra for.
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Well, would you like to see your computer run upto 50X faster?\n\nDo you exercise FREEdom of Choice?\n\nWould you like to take the actual path that Microsoft has taken towards more efficient computing, VIRUS FREE?\n\n"Darkside"???   NOT GNU/Linux!!!\n\nMicrosoft is the "Dark Side"!  They are the biggest  convicted pirates, multiply convicted multiple felons, on several continents!!!   They just had their PROBATION  EXTENDED for THREE more YEARS!!!!!!\n\nMS actually runs GNU/Linux on all corporate servers.  All firewalls, (Aruba corp.) and all routers (Aruba.corp.),\nand, MSN.com, HOTMAIL.com, Microsoft.com\nrun on, or behind, 45,000 Linux servers.\n\nAnyway, to answer your question, directly, I wnat to qualify it.\n\nIf you run games, stick to Microsoft, for now. \n\nIf you go on the Internet, run virus free GNU/Linux!\n\nTo start learning Linux, you download the FREE http://pclinuxos.com  and burn the CDrom.\n\nThen, you can reboot with the CD as the first boot device.\nIt will boot in CDrom, run in RAM disc, and not touch the hard drive.\n\nThis is a great way to learn!  Includes 1900 games, programs, apps.  Manual is on the desktop, a click away.\n\nThen, there are the forums, and the friendly helpers, 24/7/365.\nAFTER you are cmfortable with it, you might try doing an install, and whether you intend to dual boot or wipe out the M$ is your choice... \n\nThere are 310 LiveCDrom Distros,  at http://livecdlist.com plus another 500+ versions of GNU/Linux out there, at http://distrowatch.com tailored to specific needs.  Let me know what you need, or see ya on the forums!\nEnjoy!
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Try doing a google search for the different linux versions. Once you know which one you like, do the google search:\n\n"download [linux version]"\n\nThat should at least bring you to somewhere that can help.\n\nI downloaded the Fedora Project and Mandrake (Mandrix) Linux. Got Mandrake 10 and WinXP installed as dual boot.
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you may find that its not man enough to handle XP, try to install 2000 instead\n\nalso you may be suffereing from a lack of memory
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This is definately not a good idea. I'm not a fan of XP, but going back to 98 would be a very bad idea. 98 is no longer supported, there is very little chance of getting patches for it to make it more secure and it is still very insecure by todays standards. Running a modern version of MS Office will be completely impossible as it requires at least Windows 2K and Office 2007 I believe needs Windows XP.
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I need a bit a explanation. which version of Linux are you using .
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I seriously doubt I'll upgrade to Vista. From what I've read so far it's no big improvement and (you better sit down for this) if your system crashes you will not be able to re-install VISTA. You'll have to buy a new copy to install. I can't say how how accurate that info is but I think it's worth mentioning just in case. I'm migrating over to Linux.
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It is most absolutely worth the price - what other operating system supports as much hardware and software as Windows? It's a bargain.  As for piracy, it has been reduced significantly in the latest versions; people can't download updates now unless the Genuine Advantage tool verifies the OS is legitimate.  As for Linux, it works ok for certain applications, but it isn't as flexible and easy to use for a mass audience as Windows is.  Also, try getting support for Linux - I have used it for a long time for a couple of specific server applications and if I have ever had an issue with it, the Linux community has been very hostile about providing support; many of them have an elitist attitude.  And people think Windows is buggy?  Linux has tons of security holes, driver issues, software that won't run without days of tweaking.  I speak from experience.
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I have one that has os windows 95 running and another running 98 but they both have very little memory. If you would like one email me to talk about it.
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why dont you just buy a new computer... windows98 is seriously outdated and vulnerable to threats...\n\ncome on!!! we are halfway through 2006.... not even the technology from last year could compete w/ the technology of this year!
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VMWare should do the trick for you.  It will give you a fully functional Linux OS inside your Windows OS.  You can do it the other way around too, but the parasite OS relies on the host so If you know windows better, make it the host.  One word of caution, RAM.  The additional OS will use as much RAM as if it were a standalone, so load up.