2 older laptops

©LINT · Post by **©LINT** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 9:33 pm

I had a guy bring me 2 older laptops running on 3.11 OS. Is there anything i can do besides trashing these things or can i, in anyway convert them cheaper than buying a newer one?. I was in the commadore vic 20 Era, skipped the 3. Era and now into the 9x Era

.... anyway, any help would be appreciated.... Clint

dadx2mj · Post by **dadx2mj** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 9:44 pm

I would think you could load Win 95 on them. What are the specs of the lappies?

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 10:10 pm

If they're at least 486 CPUs with at least 16Mb, then Win95 will run very nicely on them. Don't even bother with 98 and DO NOT upgrade Internet Explorer (it'll only slow it down).

Shadow250 · Post by **Shadow250** » Mon Jun 03, 2002 10:47 pm

want to sell one? i could use a laptop for stuff.

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 12:03 am

I just got 2 486's lappies at work, and I loaded Win95, the original version, then upgraded to Win95a. Do not install Win95b or c, as the installation files are 3x larger than the original. I used a serial link and copied the installation files from another pc that had them on the hd, then ran the install. Most of the hd on these old lappies are really small. The 2 that I have are less than 200 megs, which is why you don't want Win95b at almost 100 megs of installation files.

©LINT · Post by **©LINT** » Tue Jun 04, 2002 7:16 pm

Hey thanks for the replys..... all i can tell ya is what the computer is labled as. Like i said i dont know too much about win 3.x systems. If anyone wants to take the time to tell me where to find it on 3.11 it would be appreciated. Thanks for the Info FLYING PENGUIN..2.0 is on both systems. I think that should fine.

DADX2MJ im not really sure about the specs. I cant fighure it out..lol thats when i was into amature radio.... and dating.....

As for you Shadow, ill tell you what the laptops are labled as. I did find out that a guy that worked for intel owned them at one time.... Has a Resume on them that says he played Pro ball for the REDS???...anyway ill have to talk to the guy that owns them before i sell em. Ill let ya know asap.... hope you read your pm's.... Thanks again guys for your time.... CLINT.

LOL, the laptop specs are as follows:

1. Toshiba Satellite T1910CS "White". Clip on type mouse, modem.
Model #PA1114U Intel somewhere inside....
2. DIGITAL HiNote Ultra CT475 "Black" small mouse ball in center bottom
Model #P7X Intel Inside.......

©LINT · Post by **©LINT** » Sat Jun 08, 2002 11:37 am

you still interested in one? LMK

Post by **FlyingPenguin** » Sat Jun 08, 2002 12:12 pm

They make dandy paper-weights!

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2 older laptops

2 older laptops

Thanks for your time guys

SHADOW250