Progress report:
I have been able to load logitech mouseware, so I have mouse capacity
now when logging in under Selective Startup. I am able to talk to the
internet, as well. I am also communicating with the flash memory
polugged into the usb ports. However: I am still in 16 color and low
resolution. I have several times reset both resolution and colors via
Control Panel Desktop, but there is no change upon rebooting. I have
lost the passwords for all Users. We can login w/out passwords.

I am still trying to figure a way to offload data to enable me to "ream
and clean" the operating system. I do have an onboard DVD burner that
would let me backup easil;y, but (unfortunately) do s/ware to do
collect and burn the data. Any ideas on this front? I could also
string as cable to my "good" computer, if I knew the process to let the
good computer "see" the hard drives of the ill one.