>>How have you found running W2K with 64MB? Do you plan to add more memory?
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>Hasn't been bad at all. The only thing I've noticed is if I leave IE or Outlook overnight, it takes a really long time to get back up to speed. Not sure what's going on but they'll both be much slower. If I close all instances it seems to fix the prob.
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>I have thought about getting more memory but dropping $200 isn't practical when I can get a new machine for a couple hundred more that has more memory and a faster processor. Besides, I need a box to setup as a server for my DSL line (when it gets here).
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>Note: I'm running professional and haven't tried server.


I wouldn't imagine running Server with less than 128MB but it's encouraging that Professional runs ok (if not great) in 64MB.

I'm intrigued by the Compaq iPAQ machine. For $564 you get Win2000, a 500 mhz Celeron, 64MB of 100 mhz SDRAM, 4.3 GB disk, and CD-Rom drive. (No monitor or modem at this price.)

Another 64MB is $110 more.

I know the rap on Compaq is the proprietary design and components. But I mostly leave my computers alone and just program on them. I've owned two other Compaq's and the only failure I've experienced is a CD-ROM drive.

Peter