debating on which windows program to install??

[yz125rider21]

like title says I need to know what would be good to install on 300mhz processor...its an old computer but just want to update it to a newer version of windows cause I know windows xp will lag like crazy with this processor...its a friends family computer but really dont have the money to replace it but I told them I can install like windows 98 or even 2000 on it...but I want some your guys and girls opinions first thanks in advance...

[Chewy]

how much ram does it have?

[anonymez]

and what will the PC need to do?

if you're not intent on windows, the best option here imo is linux, something like xubuntu http://www.xubuntu.org; flies on older systems. not sure about 300mhz though

[ed klein]

I have a very old computer with a 700mhtz processor and it runs well on Windows Me and not hoging too much resources. I keep it well cleaned out no unecessary starts-ups to eat-up resources and well oiled. (2000 operating system would be better)

BUT REALLY, you need to tell your family friends the best thing to do would be to trade-in the 300mhtz computer (save up if you don't have the money) for a bare bone high performance with the XP professional operating system.

You can't do any serious computer work with a 300mhtz processor, maybe just for storage of files.

[yz125rider21]

I will find out the ram tomorrow...