XP

[Ed]

I have a friend who uses Windows '98 SE and doesn't know
why he should upgrade to Windows XP.

How do I explain to someone what the major differences
are between Windows XP and Windows '98 SE ???
Thanks
Ed

[Ian Clark]

"Ed" > wrote in message
...
> I have a friend who uses Windows '98 SE and doesn't know
> why he should upgrade to Windows XP.
>
> How do I explain to someone what the major differences
> are between Windows XP and Windows '98 SE ???
> Thanks
> Ed
>

You don't. He should research it himself. Your reasons for upgrading may be
totally different to his final opinions if he goes ahead and upgrades on
your advice.

Besides, he obviously doesn't know a great deal so he would be unlikely to
understand what you mean if you were to explain some of the differences.

Best let him google for the differences or visit M$'s site

Regards

[Ron Martell]

"Ed" > wrote:

>I have a friend who uses Windows '98 SE and doesn't know
>why he should upgrade to Windows XP.
>
>How do I explain to someone what the major differences
>are between Windows XP and Windows '98 SE ???
>Thanks
>Ed

The old adage "if it ain't broke don't fix it" is probably applicable in
this situation.

So long as your friend is totally satisfied with Windows 98 and has no
issues or problems that are affecting his ability to do what he wants on
the computer then there is little real need to upgrade.

However if he is running in to issues such as:
- System Resources causing problems in Windows 98
- The need to install more RAM than can be safely used with Windows 98
(e.g. more than 1 or 1.5 gb)
- The need for a more secure or more robust file system for his hard
drive, such as the ability to set secure password protection at the file
or folder level

Then he might want to consider upgrading to XP.

However hardware is another consideration. Hardware which is more than
adequate for Windows 98 can easily be woefully inadequate for Windows XP.
It has much higher requirements in terms of CPU speed, RAM, and hard drive
space.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP
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