[Ham-Computers] Re: Help!

[Ron Youvan]

> Is there a way I can reformat the hard drive on my Dell Dimension 4100
> without going thru that diabolical torture of having to deal with someone
> who does not speak english plainly enough to understand?

> Is there a way to over-write what's in this computer with another
> operating system? Been considering trying Linux.
> If I cannot find a solution, it looks like I will have to junk this machine!
> Any help appreciated. Take care,

   I have reformatted many HDs with out talking to anyone.
Why not just buy a new much bigger hard drive?  Then copy over what you wish
and put the old drive on the shelf / in a drawer.
   Any installation will overwrite the old unless you just use a portion
of the old drive.
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    Ron  KA4INM - NEVER carry a knife to a gun fight.