Can I run Windows XP?
The general answer is that any machine purchased after Christmas 1999 should run XP just fine. Specific requirements are: 300 MHz Pentium II or compatible or better, 64MB of RAM, 2GB of free hard-drive space, SVGA plug-and-play monitor, and a 12X or faster CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
We haven't experienced any problems installing XP on older machines, but we think the 64MB of RAM requirement is suitable only for people who run no more than two applications at a time--and people who are that boring probably won't benefit from the new "eXPeriences," like digital music and photography support, built into the new OS.
Recommendation?
Invest in memory.
I am running XP in a variety of memory configurations, and 256MB of RAM or more seems to make the OS most happy. Since memory is inexpensive, this is a worthwhile investment.
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