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> I am seriously trying to use the Windows system on my TP750C. I am used to > the simple and fast DesqView on my old l40SX with 40M disk and 4M memory. > With 12M on the TP I can use programs with just a little agression, but 170M > is very little, 140M programs gives little room for data. The price for a > 340M disk is frightening and there is no trade-in arrangement. > > SO: > What is the experience with the compression program that is delivered with > IBM DOS 6.1. I it simple and safe to use ??? > Thor \ivind Jensen I use Stacker 4.0 which has some *really* incredible compression (I've never seen a compressed drive do more than 1.8:1--and that was lucky. My Stacker 4.0 drive now does in excess of 1.9:1, after previously only getting 1.7:1 under previous compression software). I have no problems with it--runs like a peach. The stuff that comes with IBM DOS is SuperStor, and while I cannot vouch for them personally, I've heard nothing but good stuff about it. I think you'll be safe with it. A couple things to keep in mind: (1) Make sure you leave a significant uncompressed drive space if at all possible. There are times you'll really want it. I suggest 20 to 30 MB at a minimum. (2) Do not "swap" the drives (i.e., after bootup, the compressed drive suddenly becomes "C:" and the uncompressed gets switched to "D:". There is usually a driver that can do this). It is just too confusing and you'll have trouble at times with software installations. Just treat the compressed volume as the next logical drive (D:) and re-install your software such that it all knows they're on the D: drive... Good luck! ----- Randy Whittle whittle@chaph.usc.edu University of Southern California School of Business (Fight on, 'SC Trojans!) - Motorcycle nut, HP 48GX & 100LX user, & lover of fine chocolate... "It's not denial, I'm just very selective about the reality I accept!" -Calvin "Consensus is the negation of leadership." - Margaret Thatcher