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I just posted this in the #Techie Group forum, so I thought 'd post it here too - the more help the better...

Originally posted by me:

I need some help/advice. I have obtained a rather ancient laptop from work (it was being thrown out), and I wish to try to bring it up to date. I need advice on if this is actually possible given its specs, and if so what software would be best to do this.

I'll give you the specs first - feel free to laugh/cry/run away

• Intel® Pentium® with MMX™ technology at 133MHz
  
• 64MB RAM
  
• 1.35GB HD
  
• 10x CD-ROM
  
• 1 USB Port
  
• Windows 95
  
• 2 PCMCIA slots
  

The make/model is a Toshiba Satellite Pro 440CDT, and further details can be found here.

Bear in mind that I already have a "decent" laptop, and so this is just something to play with. I do want to make it as "useful" as possible. It'll only be used for Office work/Internet browsing if that's possible. I guess my first port of call is upgrading/changing the OS? Is there anything that will run on these specs? And cost is also an issue - I'm looking for free (or as near to) solutions.

Is there something I can do to this beast to make it useful, apart from using it as a doorstop.

I await your responses - let me know if you need anymore details.