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TheProduct2007

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    I have a older laptop and need to know.....
    « on: September 07, 2008, 01:33:49 AM »
    I have an older laptop that is built for Windows 95/98.  I need the OS software for Windows 95/98 and I was wondering if ya'll might know where I can get it or if there was another way to install it on there?  It is a Dell Latitude CP
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    Carbon Dudeoxide

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    Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
    « Reply #1 on: September 07, 2008, 01:35:34 AM »
    Welcome to ComputerHope.

    What Software do you mean?
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      Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
      « Reply #2 on: September 07, 2008, 01:43:52 AM »
      The Operating System software
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      Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
      « Reply #3 on: September 07, 2008, 01:44:52 AM »
      You mean you want to install Windows 95 or Windows 98 on the laptop?
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        Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
        « Reply #4 on: September 07, 2008, 02:26:42 AM »
        eBay is usually a good place to look.
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        Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
        « Reply #5 on: September 07, 2008, 02:31:45 AM »
        Quote from: alan1000 on September 07, 2008, 02:26:42 AM
        eBay is usually a good place to look.
        Yeah, might not even find it there. I wonder where you could get Windows 85 or 98 (legally)
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          Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
          « Reply #6 on: September 07, 2008, 03:03:29 AM »
          Since it is out-dated can't you get it for free?  Or at a extremely low cost (Like a dollar)?
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          Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
          « Reply #7 on: September 07, 2008, 03:21:11 AM »
          Hmmm....I'm not sure.... ???
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          Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
          « Reply #8 on: September 07, 2008, 07:01:05 AM »
          No it's not Free...
          Contact Dell
          Try some Computer Repair shops.
          University bookstores can order it for you at a discount if you are a Student.
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          Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
          « Reply #9 on: September 07, 2008, 07:10:20 AM »
          What will you be using this laptop for?

          If the only operating system you can put on it is Windows 95/98...then basically what you have is a "doorstop".

          Good luck trying to find software for it...

          The recommendations made for you to try ebay, your school, or a local bookstore are your best bet.

          Windows 95
          Windows 98
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          TheProduct2007

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            Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
            « Reply #10 on: September 07, 2008, 12:07:03 PM »
            What version of Linux would work on that computer?
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            Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
            « Reply #11 on: September 07, 2008, 12:49:09 PM »
            A fellow CH member...I don't know his name, but his initials are patio...:)...may refer you to Ubuntu.

            I have used it on older PCs and must admit...it may, in fact, be what you're looking for...but don't hold me to it...let's wait and see what patio has to say about it.
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              Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
              « Reply #12 on: September 07, 2008, 12:59:36 PM »
              OK, Is Ubuntu free?  Will it work with an older laptop?
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              Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
              « Reply #13 on: September 07, 2008, 01:09:02 PM »
              Yes...and yes.
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              Re: I have a older laptop and need to know.....
              « Reply #14 on: September 07, 2008, 09:29:01 PM »
              Click Here  for all the info you need.

              You can order the CD's which is kinda handy to have. It includes a live CD which means it will run right from the CD drive....good for testing purposes.
              It also includes a full install CD as well...you can order up to 10 copies.

              Or the other option is to DLoad it ...both flavors are available.
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