COMPAQ LTE Lite 4/33C and 2 OS´ses

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European wrote:
> Hello,
>
> can I install Windows 3.11 beside Windows 95b on this machine?
> How to do it? I want to be able to choose the OS from a bootmenue.
> Is this possible?
>
> The reason why i want to use Win 3.11 here, is that someone
> on the net told me that i can increase the operating-time. (Win 3.x
> consumes less ressources =
> less energy). I have got 5 new NiMh-Battery-packs for this Unit and with
> Windows 95
> i only can work 2-2,5 hours with each battery. The more would be better
> ;-)
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Euro
>

YOu can do this, there are many available.
I use "Smart Boot Manager" on my desktop.

Battery life depends a lot on what you do.
There's a program called "cpu idle" that puts the processor to sleep
during idle cycles. I find that works better than most of the utilities
that come with laptops.
The backlight is using a lot of juice. Have it off when you're not
using it.
How much memory do you have? Adding memory can reduce disk thrashing
considerably.
If you're gonna carry around 5 batteries, you might be better off with
ONE BIG external battery.
All depends on what you're doing.

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Hi Mike,



mike schrieb:

> European wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > can I install Windows 3.11 beside Windows 95b on this machine?
> > How to do it? I want to be able to choose the OS from a bootmenue.
> > Is this possible?
> >
> > The reason why i want to use Win 3.11 here, is that someone
> > on the net told me that i can increase the operating-time. (Win 3.x
> > consumes less ressources =
> > less energy). I have got 5 new NiMh-Battery-packs for this Unit and with
> > Windows 95
> > i only can work 2-2,5 hours with each battery. The more would be better
> > ;-)
> >
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Euro
> >
>
> YOu can do this, there are many available.
> I use "Smart Boot Manager" on my desktop.

Ok! I will try it!

>
>
> Battery life depends a lot on what you do.
> There's a program called "cpu idle" that puts the processor to sleep
> during idle cycles. I find that works better than most of the utilities
> that come with laptops.
> The backlight is using a lot of juice. Have it off when you're not
> using it.

I see..thanks!

>
> How much memory do you have? Adding memory can reduce disk thrashing
> considerably.

I have 20 MB DRAM in this Unit. It is the MAX for this model.

>
> If you're gonna carry around 5 batteries, you might be better off with
> ONE BIG external battery.
> All depends on what you're doing.
>

Haha. In fact all together they are heavy. I use this machine for playing
games, Word, Fax and Emails etc., when i am on travel.


Thanks for your answer,

European

>
> --
> Return address is VALID.
> Wanted, 12.1" LCD for Gateway Solo 5300. Samsung LT121SU-121
> Bunch of stuff For Sale and Wanted at the link below.
> Compaq Aero floppy,ram,battery.
> FT-212RH 2-meter 45W transceiver. 2-meter linear
> Toshiba & Compaq LiIon Batteries, Test Equipment
> 30pS pulser, Tektronix Concept Books, spot welding head...
> http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Monitor/4710/