Re: [IRCA] OT-sorta!

["Bob Foxworth" <rfoxwor1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>I agree with Mike re: Dells. I bought one in '96 and another in '02,
and they've never given me any problems. That >said, unless Longhorn is
a major improvement over XP, my next machine probably will be a Mac.

Consider using Linux. It now has all the functionality
anyone needs for home (using OpenOffice) and
the cost of the OS is zero for licensing, just a small
amount for the actual media on CD. Unlike MS who
wants nearly $300 for the OS license.  It ain't necessary
to have to DO that any longer.


>If he is looking for something good, he should check the Dell refurb
site, or eBay for people who make their living >selling Dell refurbs.
Dell has always been excellent, though they use their name to keep their
new stuff pricy.  >Their refurbs (I have bought two) are great, and if
you shop on the Dell refurb site, you can pick from a number of >custom
configurations that keep your money focused on your goals.

I bought a few Dell Optiplex GX-1 units at a computer
show, lacking only the hard disk, for $40 each and
you can find 10 or 20 GB hard disks at recyclng places
for about $25. I use one with a "knoppix" CD ( a bootable
Linux CD that runs entirely in RAM). These never get
viruses or worms. Save the config on a usb stick if needed.


>He has a chance to pick up a
>Presario Compact Computer at a good price.

I think he meant "Compaq" ( "com-pack" )  as Michael said.

- Bob



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