Re: new computer ??
Hello Hunter,
On 06-Apr-00, you wrote:
HHM> I'm considering a new computer. I was considering 2, but maybe I'll
HHM> turn my 100MHZ pentium into a dedicated browser for family needs.
HHM>
HHM> ANYhoo, does anyone have good/bad experiences with any of the linux
HHM> hardware vedors, VALinux, etc? Are the newest machines from
HHM> Gateway, Dell, etc presenting any hardware compatibility issues?
HHM> Strong opinions between regular PC sellers vs. the linux harwdare
HHM> sellers?
HHM>
HHM> This is to run Debian, and maybe win9x.
HHM>
HHM> Thanks
HHM>
HHM> hunter
If you're only going to run Debian on it I'd suggest building your own
from components. It's not at all difficult, you can ensure h/w
compatability and it should save you some ca$h. Hardware upgrades
become a more cost-effective solution and if you keep your old
components after you've upgraded them i.e. HD's, Vid cards etc. hang
onto them (as they'll be pretty worthle$$) for trouble-shooting: not
only can the old h/w get you (or a friend) going again, until a
replacement arrives, but swapping the components will prove that it is
'that' component that has failed.
If you also want to run M$ though you'd also have to figure the worth of
any s/w bundle.
Oh, nearly forgot, and the cost of the O$ too ;-)))
Bye,
LeeE
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