hi stick since u said u need a lappy with XP or 2000 1GB RAM should be ok go with the Dell Vostro 1510,which comes with DOS ,and since hes gonna use it for internet usage the below config should be ok with him
DELL VOSTRO 1510
Proc:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo 2.0GHz, 2MB Cache, 800 MHz FSB
OS: DOS Factory Installed
Display: 15.4 " Widescreen WXGA +
Memory:1GB (2 X 512MB) 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
HDD:Hard Drives 250GB SATA Hard Drive 1
Optical Drive: Slot load 8X max DVD + /-RW Drive with DVD + R
Video Card: Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 1
Dell Services: Hardware Support 1 Yr Next Business Day Onsite Service 1
1 Year Telephone Technical Support (9am To 6pm, Monday - Friday)
Dell Services: Installation Basic System Installation 1
Primary Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery 1
Total
Total Amount Rs 36,910.00
Total Amount Before Tax Rs 36,910.00
CD/CVD/Excise Duty Rs 4,562.07
CST / VAT Rs 0.00
Total Amount Before OCTROI TAX Rs 41,472.07
OCTROI Rs 0.00
Total Tax Rs 4,562.07
Total Amount After Tax Rs 41,472.07