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To: The Philosopher who wrote (21786)	8/14/2001 12:29:01 AM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110653

Christopher, check on the Dell site. They may sell the machine with Win2K now with the option of getting the WinXP CD when it's released [maybe for a nominal fee, like $20]. I doubt you can get Win98 any more. It's WinME now. I know about dislike: had big problems with a new Compaq and it's taken a couple of years to even consider that brand again. You can check ratings on the pcworld site, among others. PC World has new ratings almost every month. One more thing: I initially checked into auctions but concluded it's not worth the risk. Often you don't even save money. I use the laptop 95% of the time plugged in right next to my desktop PC, which I keep dark. Gottfried