Arabic-L:GEN:Windows Problems Responses

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1) Subject: Windows Problems Response
2) Subject: Windows Problems Response
3) Subject: Windows Problems Response

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Date: 13 Jul 1999
From: Waheed Samy <w_samy at aucegypt.edu>
Subject: Windows Problems Response

You are right , but methinks that this is a Win95
problem.  It used to be with Win95 that the A version was FAT 16 and
the B version FAT 32.  However when the Arabic version was released,
it was the A version only; the FAT 16 version.  This did indeed lead to
problems with software that was only compatible with FAT 32.
However, with Win98, this FAT 16 problem no longer exists because
Win98 is FAT 32.

Waheed

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2)
Date: 13 Jul 1999
From: Papa <nalani at sprint.ca>
Subject: Windows Problems Response

Hello,
Try to rename the file win.com in the localized directory to a different
name, then install the enabled in the same directory of the localized.

To rename a file in windows just highlight the file (win.com) then click
the right button of the mouse and you will see the option rename.

bye

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3)
Date: 13 Jul 1999
From: "Mohammad A. Mohammad" <mohammad at aall.ufl.edu>
Subject: Windows Problems Response

Dear George, Dil, and Waheed,

I am glad to report that both of my Windows versions (Arabic Enabled and
American) peacfully coexist in my computer.  It turns out that the original
boot disk was *corrupted* or *damaged*. The problem was solved thanks to
you, George (of ARAMEDIA), and the helpful suggestions from MS Support in
the United Arab Emirates.

Immediately after that, I tried the Muhaddith program.  It is nothing short
of miraculous: the speed, the extensive references it has.  It is only $15.
I strongly recommend it.  It requires Arabic Windows (Enabled or
Localized). For info. check their site: http://www.muhaddith.com/

I am now looking forward to get the Sakhr software.  George, this time I
ordered them (well, my Depatement did) from ARAMEDIA.

Now Waheed, in addition to the reason that Dil mentioned, here are a few
more reasons as to why someone may want two Windows versions:

(1) Both versions were paid for.
(2) Gaining  familiarity with teminology is made simple by the ease with
which you can shift between the two;
(3) Allocate the different partitions to different members of the family so
nobody can say  "What did you do? I lost x or y file?" I.e. have two
virtual computers  in a physical one;
(4)It can be a cost-effective measure to academic institutions that cannot
afford to have computers each with a diffeerent system.
(5) Finally, and most importantly, why not?  Computers come with tremedous
memory that may go to waste.  So why not use it? (Well, as long as one
abides by the licensing agreement!)

Mohammad A. Mohammad
University of Florida
African and Asian
470 Grinter Hall
PO Box 115565
Gainesville, FL 32611
USA

email:  mohammad at aall.ufl.edu

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