ah, well, if it won't support more than 256 -- possible given compaqs boards -- then yeah, you are in need of a new computer. The system will probably support a second drive -- but not of the most commonly available sizes out right now. Time to start saving -- even the bottom tier e-machines are triple the computer you have now...

thou and I, my friend, can, in the most flunkey world, make, each of us, one non-flunkey, one hero, if we like: that will be two heroes to begin with. (Carlyle)