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Windows 3.1, any cop? (stifle laughter please!)
Calum:
well, i was in this op-shop today, (oh yes, i go to op-shops every now and again, usually looking for cheap sci-fi novels) anyway, today i was in there looking for a record player (no such luck, but i'm digressing wildly).
So, what should i see for 2 pounds fifty pence, but a copy of windows 3.1, on 6 (or is it 7?) floppies!
Is it worth buying that do you think? mainly my questions are twofold:
1.) Will i be able to install windows 3.1 on a partition labeled "D:" instead of "C:"? if not, then i may as well not bother.
2.) There's no serial number on this copy of windows 3.1. I know this isn't a warez site and all that, but do you guys think that i'll be able to find a working serial number for it? shouldn't be too hard should it? i'm not askinghow, mind you, just if it's easy or not, and basically if it's worth the bother. I don't want to waste 2 quid fifty.
Basically i just want to see how windows 3.11 goes, since i have never used it! i was using macs at that time in high school, and only got using windows after 95 was out.
What are yr thoughts then folks?
psyjax:
Windows 3.1 is an OS that feels like it's takeing acid. Windows within windows, heighnous colors, freaky interface over all, and I actually like it :D
SOmething about it, it's so basic and clunky, it's got this totaly retro charm to it. Like the MacOS's deformed autistic child. Get it, it's worth screwing around with. I belive you can install it on any drive letter you wish, the installer is pretty simple As far as cracks for 3.1, do a search in google. I have run across some abandonware sites that have Win3.1 and sierial numbers so it shouldent be to hard to snag one.
If your in to screwing around with computers, that's a must have in your collection.
BTW, Win31 is not a real OS. It is really just a shell for DOS. So you don't technically have to replace any OS at all. You can even install it in to it's own directory.
All you have to do is type win at the DOS prompt and your off. You can have the whole GUI in a folder in Win95/98. I have seen people do this. I can't couch for other OS's
[ April 27, 2002: Message edited by: psyjax ]
Master of Reality:
quote:Originally posted by Calum:
well, i was in this op-shop today, (oh yes, i go to op-shops every now and again, usually looking for cheap sci-fi novels) anyway, today i was in there looking for a record player (no such luck, but i'm digressing wildly).
So, what should i see for 2 pounds fifty pence, but a copy of windows 3.1, on 6 (or is it 7?) floppies!
Is it worth buying that do you think? mainly my questions are twofold:
1.) Will i be able to install windows 3.1 on a partition labeled "D:" instead of "C:"? if not, then i may as well not bother.
2.) There's no serial number on this copy of windows 3.1. I know this isn't a warez site and all that, but do you guys think that i'll be able to find a working serial number for it? shouldn't be too hard should it? i'm not askinghow, mind you, just if it's easy or not, and basically if it's worth the bother. I don't want to waste 2 quid fifty.
Basically i just want to see how windows 3.11 goes, since i have never used it! i was using macs at that time in high school, and only got using windows after 95 was out.
What are yr thoughts then folks?
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its on 7 floppies
i think it is worth putting on, i am planning to use it now that i happen to have a spare computer
:D or i might try the copy of Windows 3.00 i have
psyjax:
quote:Originally posted by X11:
Its on 6!!!, i have it right in front of me and its on my PC. Runs nice and fast.
Windows 3.11 For Workgroups is 8
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Hey, X11, would you be willing to send me a copy?
I wan't to install it on my VPC.
Send me an e-mail at [email protected]
let me know in the forum if you sent the e-mail as I have not tested it yet ;)
-psyjax
[ April 28, 2002: Message edited by: psyjax ]
Calum:
fucking A!
I think i'll away out and buy 3.1 right now!
also i'll be putting it on a partition of its own, i think, just to be safe.
Gods, i wish i had bought that old copy of OS/2 i saw last year for AUS$15! if i'd known IBM were charging so much for it now et c...
Well, win3.1 it is then... :D
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