From: Randal Whittle (rwhittle_at_usa.net)
Date: Thu Mar 01 2001 - 14:33:35 EST
On my T20, now running Windows 2000, I use the original bundled DVD
software that came with the unit (meant to work under Win98). I also have
great success under Win2000 using "SoftDVDMax" by MGI Software.
At 01:08 PM 3/1/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> So I'm thinking of upgrading my T21 to Windows 2000. I'm currently
>running Windows 98SE, and have a DVD module for the Ultrabay.
>
> I made up a checklist of things that I may need to worry about, and
>one thing came up as a potential problem. The DVD decoder software. IBM's
>site only lists an upgrade for the software, and not the full version.
>
> And just to make things that much difficult, I also don't have the
>original CDs that come with the unit. My company's IT department doesn't
>give anything, for fear that people will mess with things. However, since
>I'm now in a department that has exemption from their rules, they don't
>care that I'll be installing it, but they won't exactly help. ;-)
>
> Will I be okay if I try the upgrade, or is there another source for the
>software?
>
>Thanks!
>
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