Re: Lego MindStorms Question

On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 16:45:41 -0800, Jennifer wrote:

> I waded through the FAQ on the Lego MindStorms website and did not find an
> answer to my question. So, I'm hoping someone here can give me an answer.
> 
> My husband purchased MindStorms Robotics Invention System in January 1999.
> I assume it is 1.0, but it doesn't actually say that anywhere. He also
> purchased the Extreme Creatures Expansion Pack. He never opened either of
> them. They sat in a corner until we moved in May 2002. Then they sat in a
> moving box until I unearthed them today.
>  
> Here's my question - we are obviously well beyond Windows 95, which is the
> recommended OS. Is there any way to upgrade this for use on Windows XP? It
> seems a great shame to throw away $280 without ever using it.
>  
> I appreciate your responses.
>  
> Thank you,
> Jennifer

You can tell if its 1.0 by looking at how the infrared tower connects to
the pc. If its a serial port plug, 9 pin, then its 1.0. I believe 2.0 uses
USB.

Dave
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And you were born knowing all about ms windows....??