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Default Cruising is... Nov 14, '09-Feb 14,'10, Part IV

On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:32:37 -0400, Wayne.B
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On Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:33:41 -0500, wrote:

I'm not sure it can even use a full gig of RAM. I run XP on mine, but
it's really from the age of win 98 as far as speed and other specs.


Yes but that's all you need for running nav software, checking EMAIL,
browing the web, etc.


Very true. The other advantage is that older, slower computers
generally use less power. I'm glad it has enough poop to run XP,
though. Its a lot more solid than 98 ever was.