Most recent edit on 2008-09-05 10:01:21 by Darrelljon [fixed max cpu]
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<tr><td>Maximum CPU supported</td><td>Unlimited</td><td>2.2GHz<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312108">3</a></sup></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Maximum CPU supported</td><td>2.2GHz<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312108">3</a></sup></td><td>Unlimited</td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-27 16:32:30 by Darrelljon [fixed RAM limit]
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>64Gb (since 2 series)</td><td>~512Mb to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">4</a></sup></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>64Gb (unlimited on a 64-bit CPU)</td><td>~512Mb to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">4</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-25 20:17:36 by Darrelljon [added max CPU]
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<tr><td>Maximum CPU supported</td><td>2.2GHz<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312108">3</a></sup></td><td>Unlimited</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>64Gb (unlimited on a 64-bit CPU)</td><td>~512Mb to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">4</a></sup></td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">5</a></sup></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>64Gb (unlimited on a 64-bit CPU)</td><td>~512Mb to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">3</a></sup></td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">4</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-24 22:49:30 by Darrelljon [RA]
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>64Gb (unlimited on a 64-bit CPU)</td><td>~512Mb to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">3</a></sup></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~512 to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">3</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-03 22:29:35 by Darrelljon [tweaked Seamonkey to SeaMonkey]
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<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>SeaMonkey with tabbed browsing, e-mail client and html editor</td><td>Internet Explorer 4 and Outlook Express 4 e-mail client</td></tr>
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<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>Seamonkey with tabbed browsing, e-mail client and html editor</td><td>Internet Explorer 4 and Outlook Express 4 e-mail client</td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-03 22:20:13 by Darrelljon [added Outlook Express 4]
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<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>Seamonkey with tabbed browsing, e-mail client and html editor</td><td>Internet Explorer 4 and Outlook Express 4 e-mail client</td></tr>
See also the comparison with Windows Me
See also the comparison with Windows Vista
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<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>Seamonkey with tabbed browsing, e-mail client and html editor</td><td>Internet Explorer 4 (5 in SE)</td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-03 22:09:54 by Darrelljon [citations for minimum ram required]
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<tr><td>Minimum RAM required</td><td>48Mb<sup><a href="http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?p=101137">1</a></sup> <sup><a href="http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=22070">2</a></sup></td><td>24Mb</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~512 to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">3</a></sup></td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">4</a></sup></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Minimum RAM required</td><td>48Mb</td><td>24Mb</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~512 to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">1</a></sup></td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">2</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 22:25:57 by Darrelljon [approximate figures for maximum Mb support]
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~512 to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">1</a></sup></td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>~64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">2</a></sup></td></tr>
Deletions:
<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>512 to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">1</a></sup></td></tr>
<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">2</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 22:24:52 by Darrelljon [tweaked maximum RAM in Win98]
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>512 to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">1</a></sup></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Maximum RAM supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>1 to 1.5Gb<sup><a href="http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304943">1</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 22:24:21 by Darrelljon [IE5 in SE]
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<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>Seamonkey with tabbed browsing, e-mail client and html editor</td><td>Internet Explorer 4 (5 in SE)</td></tr>
Deletions:
<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>Seamonkey with tabbed browsing, e-mail client and html editor</td><td>Internet Explorer 4/5</td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 22:23:45 by Darrelljon [added maximum HDD in Win98]
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<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td><td>No maximum</td><td>64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">2</a></sup></td></tr>
Deletions:
<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td>No maximum</td><td>64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">2</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 22:22:39 by Darrelljon [added maximum HDD in Win98]
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<tr><td>Maximum HDD supported</td>No maximum</td><td>64Gb to 137Gb<sup><a href="http://www.dewassoc.com/kbase/hard_drives/hard_drive_size_barriers.htm">2</a></sup></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 22:03:23 by Darrelljon [added link to other Windows Comparisons]
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See also the comparison with Windows XP
Edited on 2008-04-02 22:02:10 by Darrelljon [tweaked]
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<font size=6>Comparison between Puppy Linux and Windows 98</font>
<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>Seamonkey with tabbed browsing, e-mail client and html editor</td><td>Internet Explorer 4/5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Instant Messaging</td><td>Pidgin supports MSN, AIM, ICQ and Y!</td><td>None</td></tr>
<tr><td>PDF Support</td><td>ePDFViewer and puppyPDF (creates PDFs)</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>Zip compression</td><td>Xarchive supports ZIP, RAR and 7Z</td><td>No</td></tr>
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Comparison
<tr><td>Internet Browser</td><td>Seamonkey with tabbed browsing</td><td>Internet Explorer 4/5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Instant Messaging</td><td>Pidgin supports MSN, AIM, ICQ and Y!</td><td>None?</td></tr>
<tr><td>PDF Support</td><td>ePDFViewer and puppyPDF</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>Zip compression</td><td>Xarchive</td><td>No</td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 21:14:43 by Darrelljon [added software]
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<font size=5>Software included "out of the box"</font>
<tr><td>Torrent support</td><td>Transmission</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>Zip compression</td><td>Xarchive</td><td>No</td></tr>
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<font size=5>Included Software</font>
Edited on 2008-04-02 21:12:14 by Darrelljon [split into two tables]
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<font size=5>Included Software</font>
<tr><td width=200><u>Software</u></td><td width=400><u>Puppy Linux</u></td><td width=400><u>Windows 98</u></td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 21:09:15 by Darrelljon [added software]
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<tr><td>Photo Management</td><td>GTKSee</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>PDF Support</td><td>ePDFViewer and puppyPDF</td><td>No</td></tr>
<tr><td>Disc burning</td><td>Grafburn</td><td>No</td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 20:50:52 by Darrelljon [added Gnumeric]
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<tr><td>WiFi compatibility</td><td>Yes</td><td>Limited?</td></tr>
<tr><td>Spreadsheet</td><td>Gnumeric with ODF, OOXML and XLS support</td><td>None</td></tr>
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<tr><td>WiFi Support</td><td>Yes</td><td>Limited?</td></tr>
Edited on 2008-04-02 20:48:52 by Darrelljon
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Comparison
| Feature | Puppy Linux | Windows 98 |
| Price | Free | ~$50 |
| Minimum CPU required | 200Mhz | 100Mhz |
| Minimum RAM required | 48Mb | 24Mb |
| Minimum HDD space for install | ~200Mb | ~120Mb |
| Maximum RAM supported | No maximum | 1 to 1.5Gb1 |
| Official support | Yes | Unsupported as of July 11, 2006 |
| Installation | Runs live and Installs to HDD/USB/CF/Zip | Installs to HDD |
| Boot speed | ~1 minute | ~1 minute |
| WiFi Support | Yes | Limited? |
| Viruses propagated | None known? | Hundreds |
| Internet Browser | Seamonkey with tabbed browsing | Internet Explorer 4/5 |
| Instant Messaging | Pidgin supports MSN, AIM, ICQ and Y! | None? |
| Media Player | Gxine | Media Player 6 |
| Word Processor | Abiword with ODF, OOXML and DOC support | WordPad with DOC support |
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Windows 98
The last version of Windows one would want to have to deal with (98SE in particular); the first version with usable USB; but later versions handle USB better (no custom drivers required for standard devices).
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Windows 98
The last version of Windows one would want to have to deal with (98SE in particular); the first version with usable USB; but later versions handle USB better (no custom drivers required for standard devices).
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