Need Advice On OS....

[IKNOWNOTHING]

I am running Windows98 SE and I truly like it and have for a few years. I am having problems getting my Nikon Coopix camera to operate on this OS. I was told that it maybe because I'm using an upgraded version of SE. I have tried many avenues to get this camera working.
Question is; should I get another OS, i.e, 2000 or XP, which I don't really like, or is there something else I should try?

Are there very many limitations to using 98SE in oppose to 2000, XP and 2003?

My system information is in signature!

Thanks!

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[mc2phat]

Have you downloaded and installed all the 98SE updates from Windows Update? There may be some update or patch that could fix your problem.

[IKNOWNOTHING]

I have updated some of the recent update from Microsoft, but should I update all updates even if they do not apply?

Thanks!

[Spaz06]

The software/drivers will not install with 98SE? What type of storage media does it use? Couldn't you purchase a usb card reader and download your pictures that way?

I use one of these once in a while, it works just like a flash drive, no drivers/software to install.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...191-113&depa=0

I read this off nikon web page.

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Pre-installed versions of Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional.

Pre-installed versions of Windows 98SE, does that mean full version? Not upgrade?

[Kov-Ice]

If you've got the spare $90 for it, I highly recommend going to www.newegg.com and getting a copy of XP. There's no reason not to like it. It's light-years more stable than 98SE (I had trouble letting go, too. I have a dual-boot now for posterity's sake...), and you won't have near the compatibility problems. Well worth it.

[digitalfreedom64]

One more thing, if you upgrade depending on what all you do and if you do very much multitasking you may want to upgrade the ram too.

[Chiquito]

Originally Posted by Spaz06 The software/drivers will not install with 98SE? What type of storage media does it use? Couldn't you purchase a usb card reader and download your pictures that way? I use one of these once in a while, it works just like a flash drive, no drivers/software to install. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...191-113&depa=0 I read this off nikon web page. OS Pre-installed versions of Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional. Pre-installed versions of Windows 98SE, does that mean full version? Not upgrade?

Spazo6, My friend,save $75.00,Go to Mepis.org get "Simply Mepis". It comes with drivers and photo and video editing software,complete office siite.three web browsers,email client. Totally configures itself and is a lot prettier and easier to use than XP! Its $9.95+S&H, I got mine for less than $15.00 with support. I have a friend that makes movies with it,anyway good luck,Chiquito!!!

[digitalfreedom64]

Originally Posted by Chiquito Spazo6, My friend,save $75.00,Go to Mepis.org get "Simply Mepis". It comes with drivers and photo and video editing software,complete office siite.three web browsers,email client. Totally configures itself and is a lot prettier and easier to use than XP! Its $9.95+S&H, I got mine for less than $15.00 with support. I have a friend that makes movies with it,anyway good luck,Chiquito!!!

I did the free download of that and burned my own cd, couldn't get it to install on my system.

[IKNOWNOTHING]

Thanks for the info guys....I don't do very much multitasking..just emails etc...
I guess I'm just cautious in going to XP.

Are there always conflicts using 98SE upgrade version. I just purchased it!

Thanks I will add more RAM as well....

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[Spaz06]

Originally Posted by Chiquito Spazo6, My friend,save $75.00,Go to Mepis.org get "Simply Mepis". It comes with drivers and photo and video editing software,complete office siite.three web browsers,email client. Totally configures itself and is a lot prettier and easier to use than XP! Its $9.95+S&H, I got mine for less than $15.00 with support. I have a friend that makes movies with it,anyway good luck,Chiquito!!!

What does that have to do with the questions/suggestions I gave him?

He/I didn't ask about a Linux version. He was asking how to get his camara to work, and I was giving him an alternate solution if he wanted to keep using 98SE!

[IKNOWNOTHING]

This was a running thread on my 98se question...I was still asking questions...


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[digitalfreedom64]

I think I had some incompatibility problems with 98. So when win ME came out I jumped on it, regretted it, it was worse than 98 and I so wanted my 98 back, didn't have a disc back then. So when winXP came out I went to it, there have been times when I thought about doing a dual boot system and really had a hard time leaving 98 behind but since I've got more experience with XP i've never once though about going back. XP is much more stable, secure, and has nowhere near the compatibity issues that 98 does. The way I see it, if you can afford it and get past your fear of moving from 98 to XP it'll be well worth the money.

[Chiquito]

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[digitalfreedom64]

Originally Posted by Chiquito [

Thanks Chiquito, I may just go to the site and order a cd. Looking into linux, had a friend call me with a prob one time, had no idea what to tell him. I've never delt with linux before.
I don't think IKNOWNOTHING is considering learning linux at this poin though. I think the best bet would be winxp. However myself, I'm still trying to expand my knowledge of computers so i think i'll give it a go.
Like I said though and i'm gonna get back on topic, I dunno if IKNOWNOTHING would consider linux at all or not, but if not the best bet is to go for and upgrade to winxp, In my opinion. As I said XP is faster, more stable, secure, has nowhere near the compatibility issues of 98, basically overall a more dependable OS than 98.

[IKNOWNOTHING]

Thank you guys...I am also going to look into "SIMPLY MEPIS".....can always come back to Win if it does not do what is expected....

Again, I truly appreciated the input!

IKN

[digitalfreedom64]

Glad to be able to help out.

[Chiquito]

Originally Posted by crashoverride Thanks Chiquito, I may just go to the site and order a cd. Looking into linux, had a friend call me with a prob one time, had no idea what to tell him. I've never delt with linux before. I don't think IKNOWNOTHING is considering learning linux at this poin though. I think the best bet would be winxp. However myself, I'm still trying to expand my knowledge of computers so i think i'll give it a go. Like I said though and i'm gonna get back on topic, I dunno if IKNOWNOTHING would consider linux at all or not, but if not the best bet is to go for and upgrade to winxp, In my opinion. As I said XP is faster, more stable, secure, has nowhere near the compatibility issues of 98, basically overall a more dependable OS than 98.

http://forum.pcmech.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
Talking Crash,I just couldn't resist, This OS is so fast and no window crashes,no virus,no need for spybot and it can handle windows software. If you have problems go to the Mepis lovers.com forums and tell them Chiquito sent you,if anyone knows me its because of the dumb questions I ask. If I can get it up and running anyone can,good luck guys ,Chiquito!!!

[glc]

I think you are all making a mountain out of a molehill. Get a $20 card reader. Every card reader I've ever seen comes with drivers for 98SE, there is no reason whatsoever to connect the camera directly to the PC.

[IKNOWNOTHING]

I purchased a Card Reader and life is good again. The CD has the Win98SE drivers, loaded them and BINGO!

Again, thanks glc.......


IKN

[Spaz06]

Originally Posted by glc I think you are all making a mountain out of a molehill. Get a $20 card reader. Every card reader I've ever seen comes with drivers for 98SE, there is no reason whatsoever to connect the camera directly to the PC.

Hmmm, I think I suggested that, like 20 posts ago! Anyways, looks like your problem is solved!

[glc]

Hmmm, I think I suggested that, like 20 posts ago!

Yes you did - and the discussion was going off on other tangents. I figured I'd (re) point out the quick fix.

Maybe cameras plug and play nicely with XP as simple removable drives, but with 98SE they do not. I prefer card readers anyway - and I hate almost all camera connection software - Kodak Easy Share being the absolute worst. With a card reader, you slap the card in, bingo, removable drive, copy the pics off with windows explorer, use whatever editing and management software you prefer. No importing them into the bloated software that comes with the camera.