HELLO DEAR FRIENDS, PLEASE GUIDE ME FOR 1.What is HOST in internet.Please explain it. 2.I tried to copy a file from one directory to another directory from my harddisk in win98 and system gave me message that "cannot copy file disk is write protected".I checked the attribute of file.It was ARCHIVE.When i removed this attribute my file got copied.Please explian what is function of Archive attribute.I understand otherattributes like readonly,hidden and system but confued about Archive. 3.What is FTP port of system. 4.What are world write-able directories. ------->5.My system is PENTIUM-1 166MHZ and 32MB Ram.Currently I am using win98.I want to Install Win2000.Will my system operate properly for WIn2000.I mean is my Ram and clock speed enough.Secondly i heard that win2000 supports networking feature.I donot need this feature.Can I load win2000 without networking feature through some method like custom instalation. THANAKS FOR UR HELP MOON (U can also email me at moon_nightingale@yahoo.com )

I'm sorry I can't answer all your questions, just this one: Archive: Files that are of a general type that can be stored, used, and altered. Most of the personal files such as .doc, .mdb, etc. are archive, as well as most other types. Just like a library is an archive of books, so are computer files an archive of open data to be used by you. If it is not to be altered, then the file type is usually one of the other file types listed.

ftp port =21, 166mhz would not do justice to win2000, i have pentium 600mhz and 64megs of ram. yet windows 2000 crawls, it uses 63MB to boot so u can see i work/play games with the swap file so my advise dont touch win2k with a long pole if u have a slow computer, i think the host is any computer your own computer tries to or connect to

Questions and Answers! I like these! Read on... 1) A HOST is any system running an OS. An Internet capable host is any system that can be connected to the Internet. It doesn't have to be a computer, either. A PDA, connected through a modem is also a host. 2) The Archive bit for a file tells the OS whether or not the file has been altered (as you would modify a Word document) or is new to the system since the last normal (or full) backup. The Archive bit is only used for bacjup procedures, and does not affect any other files operations. The failure you describe above is bizarre. 3) FTP (short for File Transfer Protocol) actually runs on two ports: 21 and 20. Port 21 is used as the control channel (sending commands back and forth) and port 20 is used to transfer the data. 4) World-writeable directories are directories on a web connected server that are not restricted. It's normally associated with Unix, which uses a completely different method of securing files and filesystems. The problem with having world-writeable directories is that any user in the world, whether you want him/her to or not, can put information onto your system. This isn't always a bad ting, though. You can't have other people (without right to your system) upload files to your server unless they are given the rights to do so, and a world-writeable directory is how it's done. 5) Your system WILL wun Windows 200, but it will be VERY slow. the next time you've got money, start investing in parts, and build yourself a new computer. Look around, there are a lot of nerds out there who will do this kind of thing adn advise you on parts for little or nothing. Consider a six-pack ample payment for a college student with time on his hands. Especially if he (or she) is a friend. Be careful, don't abuse them - that's the quickest way to lose that so-called friend. More questions? Post them. Cheers! Chase