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I have a 2006 desktop computer with Windows XP.

I don't want to erase my Window XP, so I think what I will need is a "dual-boot configuration".

Thanks for your tips, direction, and help.

My desktop computer from 2006 operates with Windows XP. Since XP is being phased out, I want to switch to Puppy Linux. When I switch, will I still be able to do all my favorite things? Will I have trouble doing any of these things with Puppy Linux?

--Youtube

--Ebay

--Gmail

--Google Calendar

--Google Chrome

--check score on Yahoo Sports

--Live Stream music from my favorite radio stations

--play online backgammon (which requires Java)

--open and save text files with Notepad

--use Paint.net

--use Gimp (Graphic Design software)

--use Audacity (music editing software)

--open and save jpeg images

--watch videos I make with my camera

--edit videos I make with my camera

I pay $25/mo for my home internet. I have the DSL "basic" service from AT&T. My internet speed is slow, but it suits me fine. I'm wondering if there are any cheaper options. My zip code is 48193.

I will play baseball in a recreational league. I am fat and slow. I am trying to determine what position on defense I might play.

Normally, Paypal does not charge a fee to the buyer. But I am not sure if there is no Paypal fee when purchasing on ebay from a seller in China.

I was considering starting a web page, but as far as I can tell, a free blog will suit my needs just fine. What are the benefits of a web page compared to a blog?

I would like to make the changes recommended below, but I don't know how. Could someone please break it down for me on how to make the recommended changes? Thanks! 10 points for the first correct answer!

"....Had the same problem. After flash update to 11.6 firefox started to freeze on any site running flash (including youtube). It helped to switch protected mode off in

C:\Windows\System32\Macromed\Flash\mms.cfg

(Have added ProtectedMode=0 string to the file)....."

Sometimes I prefer to use a small file (small like 200 KB JPEG) so that I can upload it easily to Craigslist, or share it on email. What's the SIMPLEST way to resize my 2MB JPEG file and convert it into a 200KB JPEG file?

My laptop model is Asus K52f, but I am new to this, and I do not know which replacement Hard Drive I need to buy. Are all laptop Hard Drives universally compatible? Are they physically different sizes? What size/type Hard Drive do I shop for? Obviously, I want to be sure that the replacement part fits and operates correctly.

My laptop model is Asus K52f, but I am new to this, and I do not know which replacement Hard Drive I need to buy. Are all laptop Hard Drives universally compatible? Are they physically different sizes? What size/type Hard Drive do I shop for? Obviously, I want to be sure that the replacement part fits and operates correctly.

My favorite radio show has a website, and I can listen to previous shows using the radio show's website audio player. The audio player works fine when I open it with Internet Explorer, but not Firefox. It even works in a different user account on my computer with Firefox. What should I adjust to make it work on my user account, using Firefox? Thanks!