From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Thu May 06 1999 - 23:39:33 EDT
Richard..
richard wrote:
> Got my 570. So far, so good. The screen is much better than the 560
> (bigger, brighter, higher resolution). Seems speedier than the 560, but
> haven't done any serious work yet.
>
depends upon which 560 you had..
> A question - there is a lot of pre-loaded software, much of it seemingly
> useless. Any way to figure out what is installed and what it does? Some
> uninstalls from add/remove programs, some doesn't.
is there not a recovery CD with the 570..??and a preload software CD..??
there should be..
in any event, i suggest you inspect the preloaded apps for those that you would
like to keep..
> Or is it better just to reinstall win98, add the drivers from the IBM web
> site and proceed.
>
there are, most likely, some nice utilities that will disappear.. unless there is a
preload CD as supplied with the 770X and Z machines..
> Another question - anyone have any feelings regarding win98 v. win2000 beta
> 3 v. win98 SE on a Thinkpad? (everyone one I've asked prefers win98 to win95).
be careful of win2000 beta..
might cause erratic behavious when running with other apps..
win98 seems better that win95B...
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