Re: Lego MindStorms Question

"Dave Stanton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> 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 buy an upgrade disk to the 2.0 software. It allows you to use either
tower. There is some tweaking required to install on XP. I don't think there
is any solution to running the software for Extreme Creatures  on XP. That
is not a big loss. There is much to be enjoyed in those two sets. Remember
XP allows you to run dual operating systems. Adding Win 98 lets you use all
the good old programs.
Check http://www.lego.com for the upgrade disk. About $20 I think.


-- 
Bob Fay

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