[Novalug] Repeat Question

Subba Rao castellan2004-novalug@yahoo.com
Thu Mar 1 11:04:16 EST 2007


Initially, I was tempted to go the Mac route since my girlfriend is a heavy Mac user.  Then I am interested in Linux/Windows environments.  I will buy Mac O$X only if there are no Apple hardware requirements ($$$).  It does have a very niffty interface though.  Too many restrictions with Apple/Windows...no wonder Linux is popular.

Subbarao

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1) It's against the OSX licensing.
2) If you're going to violate the license, there is supposedly an AMD
build floating on the torrents.

k

Subba Rao wrote:
> Can you run Mac OSX on AMD based processors?  I know they run on Intel
> processors.
> 
> Subbarao
> 
> */gregory pryzby /* wrote:
> 
>     They are offering IN HOUSE service iirc. That is what I got for my mom
>     but luckly she hasn't needed it.
> 
>     I know local reps that fulfill the IBM/DELL/HP support contracts and
>     they are pretty good.
> 
>     But like you said, it really is the luck of the draw.
> 
>     That is why I run Linux and Mac OSX :)
> 
>     On Thu, Mar 01, 2007 at 09:08:00AM -0500, Ken Kauffman wrote:
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>     > Dell machines tend to last and can be affordable particularly if you
>     > find a coupon special type of deal. For instance:
>     >
>     > http://www.xpbargains.com/index.php/send_deal/66010
>     >
>     > The OS alone would normally be a chunk of that cost if you build
>     yourself.
>     >
>     > However they piss me off to no end anymore around their service
>     > offering. Why? Globalization's impact on that service offering. I
>     > often find that I end up supporting the machine whether I buy from
>     Dell
>     > or build it.
>     >
>     > Story #1: Mom has Dell. Mom calls Dell. Dell rep goes through
>     > "checklist" of troubleshooting items. Not fixed. Mom calls back. Same
>     > exact problem with different representative. Language skills are so
>     > poor and technical training weak enough that they can't think outside
>     > the box and resolve a single problem. Total time on the phone with
>     Dell
>     > approximately 2.5 hours with no resolution!! Mom calls me, fixed 15
>     > minutes.
>     >
>     > Story #2: Call Dell for support some months later. Apparently this
>     time
>     > all the representatives overseas have been assigned American
>     names. The
>     > representative *I* reached couldn't properly pronounce his own
>     assigned
>     > name. Click - do not insult my intelligence, I'll just figure it out
>     > myself.
>     >
>     > Hardware generally good.
>     > Service, luck of the draw and generally poor.
>     >
>     >
>     >
>     > gregory pryzby wrote:
>     > > On Thu, Mar 01, 2007 at 05:01:58AM -0800, Subba Rao wrote:
>     > >> Hello everyone,
>     > >>
>     > >> I am looking to buy a new computer (hosting Vista and
>     Linux(s)). These days I
>     > >> am not really inclined to build the PC myself. After searching
>     the online
>     > >> vendors, I am always ending up at Dell site. Some blog sites
>     have suggested to
>     > >> pursue and support the local computer builders. Now that I am
>     totally confused
>     > >> about where to buy a new inexpensive PC, I thought I will ask
>     this forum. Is
>     > >> there anyone you would recommend (online or local) to buy a
>     good PC? The goal
>     > >> is that the PC should not be outdated in a year. It should last
>     me without
>     > >> major upgrades for atleast 2 or 3 years.
>     > >
>     > > What are you doing on it? That is what really drives if 'it lasts'.
>     > >
>     > > I typically get 5+ years out of my machines and I don't pay more
>     than
>     > > 500$.
>     > >
>     > >> Any suggestions or pointers greatly appreciated.
>     > >
>     > > Pick a budget. Really. Know what you want to spend and find a
>     machine
>     > > in that range. Of course wanting 1TB of disk 2G memory. 32" LCD for
>     > > 200$ is sorta silly, so be reasonable.
>     > >
>     > > I look at the Sunday ads in the post for the 'cheapest' that I
>     can get
>     > > that day. Microcenter has some good stuff. People LOVE Dell and
>     their
>     > > prices are good for the entry level.
>     > >
>     > > Really, figure a budget and find what you want in the time frame you
>     > > want. Expect that Dell will take a few weeks, because they have
>     NEVER
>     > > shipped as quick as you hope in my experience.
> 
>     -- 
>     greg pryzby greg at pryzby dot org
>     fingerprint: 8A1A DB90 869F 5DD1 D6E9 EEB6 C156 6B04 849F A86F
> 
> 
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