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Old 25 Nov 2003, 03:43 AM   #31
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isnt there a web site where you can download old games ?
Several; look for "Home of the Underdogs" for example...

Or for spanking-new versions of old games, retrospec.sgn.net.
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Old 27 Nov 2003, 03:56 AM   #32
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These run really well on a 286 www.digger.org take a look a www.remakes.org or www.tuol.org
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Old 27 Nov 2003, 11:15 PM   #33
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It does almost everything I want, but I'd like to update it so I can play more recent games and use my USB storage devices directly. I'm thinking of a secondhand p3/500...
A lot of second-hand PC's I've seen don't seem to be very good value (unless you have a special source, like an employer that that sells them off for peanuts).

If you already have an OS, monitor etc, you can push the cost of a new, low-end base station down to about 200 quid (including tax).
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Old 28 Nov 2003, 06:19 AM   #34
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It does almost everything I want, but I'd like to update it so I can play more recent games and use my USB storage devices directly. I'm thinking of a secondhand p3/500...
A lot of second-hand PC's I've seen don't seem to be very good value (unless you have a special source, like an employer that that sells them off for peanuts).

If you already have an OS, monitor etc, you can push the cost of a new, low-end base station down to about 200 quid (including tax).
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Old 30 Nov 2003, 12:18 PM   #35
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i get pentium ones here for maybe 4 dollars apiece or free
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Old 12 Aug 2021, 09:38 AM   #36
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Are we talking about the actual COMPUTER or the OS??

I am on Win98se... I think the computer is about 20 years old..... Trying my best to keep her happy and operating ok

I always shut down when I am done because I like to let her rest..... Leaving it on 24/7 I think is abusive.... You should let your computer rest...

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These run really well on a 286 www.digger.org
Thats fun!!!!!

I just played the java version and on my first try got 1200!!
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Old 12 Aug 2021, 11:59 PM   #37
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I'd have to look up the receipt for this computer, I'm guessing around 2010.
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Old 23 Aug 2021, 11:13 AM   #38
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Maybe me, if you're talking about who has the oldest main-use computer daily use.

I've never had a new computer - and also never paid for one. I'm using one now which was given to me when it was discarded by the company when they were upgrading. I'm guessing it's over 20 years old.
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Old 24 Aug 2021, 05:37 PM   #39
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What's the point of reviving a 18 year old thread? All threads should be closed after 5 years.
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Old 25 Aug 2021, 06:42 AM   #40
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Question

Nothing wrong with a date.... Why do people complain about such stupid things??

Its better than having multiple threads on the same topic ESPECIALLY ON THE SAME BASE!!

Everything is ok Eric
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Old 9 Sep 2021, 06:48 PM   #41
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What's the point of reviving a 18 year old thread?
It gives those of us who weren't around back then a chance to see these posts for the very first time. As long as they're still relevant, that's all that matters.

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All threads should be closed after 5 years.
Why?

Also, I'm posting this with a 1999 P2/350 Linux box with dial-up Internet.
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Old 10 Sep 2021, 03:49 AM   #42
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Very good my friend
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Old 10 Sep 2021, 06:08 AM   #43
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I'm posting this with a 1999 P2/350 Linux box with dial-up Internet.
Cool beans. What browser do you use? I use Pale Moon as my primary one, Vivaldi or Edge if I must.

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Old 10 Sep 2021, 11:53 AM   #44
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What browser do you use?
On that box, SeaMonkey 2.26.1.

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I use Pale Moon as my primary one
That's what I use on this box -- 2012 Core i3 / 3.4G Lenovo H430 with broadband Internet.
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