I have Windows2000 with Service Pack II applied, 524 RAM and a Pentium III/1Ghz system. So it couldn't be the RAM or processor. I agree, Windows 98 and Win98SE were bombs compared to Win2000.

I still hear to many complaints from folks about WinXP so I will stick with my Win2000 for the time being.

The Epson Scanner is noisy, software didn't load right and part of the software bundle was missing from the box. Back to my Agfa snapScan 1212u for the time being. Scanner is boxed back up and Gateway has been contacted about it. I want my money back. Had a client in today and she actaully loves her HP scanner ALLOT. So I'm not sure what the next step is. Maybe just hold off for the time being. Sigh..........

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