You're right Gail. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. My little brother is a
computer programmer at SWTSU. After Win98 was out he was still using 3.1 at
home. Generally as each new operating system comes out it gets bigger, less
efficient and requires more memory, hard drive etc to run it. The only
problem is as time goes by and you have to replace parts they become harder
and more expensive to buy/find. And of course what happens to many is they
just decide they want to try some new 'gadgets'- bigger, higher res monitor,
newer software they really require for productivity, etc. You may find that
if cable modem ever becomes available your downloads are much faster if you
use something newer. What I have frequently done is just upgrade to a
higher technology, but not the most current which sometimes can be had for a
song. But there is frequently a frustrating learning curve, trying to work
out some issue. If you are happy with what you have, till you have to
replace it - don't.
btw - you used to note -'near SA'. I'm actually in Leander but have
relatives from San Marcos to Hondo and in between.
Have Fun!!
Bill Brister - Austin/Leander, Texas