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JK:
Hi
I am running Windows ME at present. Soon I will be forced to upgrade to XP. The Microsoft upgrade advisor lists so many changes that I doubt that I will not even be able to connect to the net after the upgrade. Is there anyway that I could take the Linux path and retain and use my Windows
software.

sam:
ummm.. .depends what software you have in mind. There are many alternatives out there. Also it very much depends on your level of computing expertise. Saying that though, Linspire can offer a good nonwindows, low technical understanding, alternative.

Lona:
I've just upgraded to xp from Win Me on my son's PC and found no problems whatsoever.

Internet connection worked fine after upgrade.

JK:
Thank you for your kind reply.
I presume you ment Me to XP. I ran the windows update advisor, after seeing the results, I was upset. Cannot even connect to the net after an upgrade. I also feel that the pricing of the windows operating system is now over the top. Microsoft products are now overpriced.
I am being forced to upgrade as Microsoft is pulling the  plug on Windows ME in July. That is why I would seek advice on changing over to Linux.
No bloated fat upgrade price from Microsoft. £100 pounds for a operating system? The more you sell the cheaper it is unless you are Microsoft.
I think I have had enought of Windows.

sam:
...welcome to Linux then... give one of the boot from cd ones ago - I can give links. They are far from the best linux distros but give you an idea without having to wipe winblows.

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