This was posted over 24 years ago; my opinions, thoughts, attitude, and writing style may have evolved since then, and this post might have been different if it were to be posted today.
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IT WORKED! IT WORKED! WOOOOO!!! ^_____^
MY COMPUTER IS NO LONGER THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE!! ^________^
this has finally let me install it on my computer. ^_^