Thumb drive transfer speeds - win9x/me vs xp

Posted on 2021-03-22, 13:19

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by Cobra42898

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I was recently transferring a bunch of mp3s and movies from some old PCs to a different (newer) pc. One was a 500mhz p3, on a 440bx, running xp, and the other was a 400mhz p2 on a 440zx, running winme. The xp box was noticeably faster moving files onto the thumb drives. I've read here about network …

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p3 500mhz benchmarks

Posted on 2021-01-12, 22:39

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by Cobra42898

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I got a little time last weekend to swap video cards around and try a few benchmarks, using the Phils dos benchmark suite. The system: Gateway PIII 500mhz 128mb ram win98se All tests done in msdos mode, not inside win98se proper. Cards: TNT2 M64 8mb Vanta LT 8mb Voodoo3 1000 8mb for reference, heres …

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Re: Let's talk about our hated trends

Posted on 2020-12-15, 20:41

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Any form of SAAS or subscription software. I think the reasons why are fairly well covered here. Computer cases in odd, usually bubbly, rounded shapes. I can't stack them, or neatly tuck them in without taking up a ridiculous amount of room. Some are so odd that you can't even temporarily store a …

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Re: is this Coppermine capable?

Posted on 2020-12-13, 17:01

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by Cobra42898

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Okay I know it's been a few days, but I did some digging. Most of the slot 1 PCs I have handy are from Gateway, so maybe what I am seeing is not necessarily the same at all OEMs, but most of the numbers on the regulators seem to support voltage low enough for Coppermine. RC440BX- SC1182CS SE440BX- …

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Re: My little PC collection, Xmas Special 2020 ;-)

Posted on 2020-12-10, 00:58

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by Cobra42898

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nice builds. can't wait to see the rest!

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Re: is this Coppermine capable?

Posted on 2020-12-07, 01:24

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by Cobra42898

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Found another loose MB. I want to say this was from another Essential, i think this was originally a 400mhz Celeron. 1 ISA here also. Any chance this would work?

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Re: Windows 95 OSR2.5 vs Windows 98 SE for a 486 build with 32MB of ram

Posted on 2020-12-07, 00:58

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by Cobra42898

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The main advantage of win95B/C is the fat32 support. Most 486 max at 500mb HDD, so theres no reason to use anything past win95/win95A. Ideally dos 5-6.22 and win 3.0-3.11wfw, but win95 is possible. Without USB ports, there's really no reason to use win98.

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is this Coppermine capable?

Posted on 2020-12-06, 21:05

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by Cobra42898

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Going through a few PCs as I move them around. Most are either too old or not the right MB to support Coppermines. I found one that looks like it may be possible. My reference was this thread: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=21987 According to this, the MB I am picturing is a BX-3 not a BX-2 …

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Re: DOS anti-virus recommendation

Posted on 2020-12-05, 16:35

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by Cobra42898

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do a search to see what versions of mcafee etc were available in 1996, 1995, etc before they required win95. some were setup as bootable floppies that would scan everything before installing, and then had a TSR, if i remember that right. from there its more of seeing what versions you can get.

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Re: What is the loudest hard drive you have???

Posted on 2020-11-25, 20:39

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by Cobra42898

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Seagate ST-225 20mb MFM .

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Re: What is your oldest working Brand name computer ? - ( Challenge ).

Posted on 2020-11-24, 14:34

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by Cobra42898

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oldest completely working... TRS80 i think its a model 1 level ii, 4k of ram and cassette tape drive. second is my tandy 1000SL, but it's sidelined until i get a new FDD for it. 8086 i believe that has.

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Re: IBM Valuepoint 466DX2/sp

Posted on 2020-11-24, 14:29

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by Cobra42898

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Subscribing so i can see what goodies its equipped with. Want to compare to my 433dx/sp.

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Re: How to retrieve the content of an old backup made of 4 rar files

Posted on 2020-11-24, 14:18

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by Cobra42898

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are we really on a retro forum where nobody remembers the msbackup system? that sure looks like files from msbackup from dos / win95. put each file on a floppy disk, run msbackup in dos or backup in win95, and keep them in order.

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Re: History of ATi Graphics cards Vol. 1

Posted on 2020-11-21, 13:57

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by Cobra42898

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Maybe I'll finally settle my misconceptions down, if anyone can share. Differences between Rage II and Rage Pro are clear. Is this helpful? https://vintage3d.org/rage4.php Generically, yes, but for me I'll want to get more specific. The more I get into retro computers the more I see why people run …

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Re: pentium 233 mobo supports up to 64GB hard drive how do i format a 128gb?

Posted on 2020-11-12, 23:15

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by Cobra42898

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i want to say RLoew had a patch for win9x to add LBA support. anyone have it?

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Re: History of ATi Graphics cards Vol. 1

Posted on 2020-11-07, 23:18

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1) one of the best all around GPU threads i have ever read. amazing digging and compiling. awesome work! 2) as you find any details on any card, please feel free to add it. this is great for reference material. 3) I personally have 3 chips. A p1/200 with an onboard rage ii, a s370 celeron ~500 w/ …

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Re: Pentium 3 600 Katmai Voodoo 2 SLI System

Posted on 2020-11-06, 11:44

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by Cobra42898

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i love the look. looks like an early p1 to me, or a late 486. I hope it has adequate airflow, you've got a lot of components in a small case. Really interested in the benchmarks too.

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Re: Windows 95 vs Windows 98

Posted on 2020-11-05, 12:06

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Usually I'd go for 98se over 95 unless the PC didnt have USB ports. I have a 100mhz Pentium running 95C. It is lighter. On the other hand i have a 200pentium/mmx I had to run 98se on, not only because of the USB, but also because 95c didn't have all the drivers built in, but 98se did.

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Re: In summary: the top 10 DOS games 1981-1991

Posted on 2020-10-31, 13:39

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by Cobra42898

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Indianapolis 500 the simulation Oregon Trail Wolfenstein 3d i had a whole suite of games of tv shows c.1987-88 wheel of fortune family feud Jeopardy a few i probably forgot monopoly where in the world is carmen sandiego Lemmings all of these i used to play on my tandy 1000SL/8086.

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Re: I recently found this hardware, AKA the Dumpster find thread.

Posted on 2020-10-28, 22:17

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Cool PC, creepingnet. I have a 3000 as well It's a great PC but the downside is unfortunately it has no AGP slot. I had a genuine intel 865 CD, which worked for the chipset and video drivers, but I had to use the Dell site I think for the audio drivers. Because I have a few other PCs, I felt the …

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