>>Migrate to Linux... the writting is on the wall. Windows is doomed RicB I just loaded Fedora onto a spare computer to play around with it. Looks interesting. Quite frankly, I am most excited at the prospect of being able to thumb my nose at Bill Gates. Duaine- would your version of Linux be a significant upgrade? Would $10 cover the CDs and shipping? Dean Dean May cell 812.239.3359 PianoRebuilders.com 812.235.5272 Terre Haute IN 47802 -----Original Message----- From: pianotech-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of Richard Brekne Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 6:13 AM To: Pianotech Subject: Re: OT do NOT upgrade win xp to sp2 Conrad Hoffsommer wrote: > At 22:37 8/30/2004 +0000, you wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Just a word of warning. If you intend to upgrade windows XP with service >> pack 2 (sp2) do NOT do it without making a complete backup of your hard >> drive first. It seems it works best if there are *no* programs >> installed on >> your computer other than the basic operating system. >> >> Please be careful! I know I rely on my computer for all my record >> keeping. >> >> Regards, >> Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T. > > > > also... > A friend here is in the process. > > The download instructions state, "may take some time to download" > [paraphrased] > > last i heard, he was up to 12 HOURS on dialup, and not near done yet. > > YMMV, of course. > > > Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT, MPT, CCT, PFP, ACS, CRS. > Decorah, IA > > - Certified Calibration Technician for Bio-powered Digitally Activated > Lever Action Tone Generation Systems. > - Pianotech Flamesuit Purveyor > - American Curmudgeon Society - Apprentice Member and Founder > > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives > _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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