[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
Ken Kauffman <kkauffman@headfog.com> wrote: -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
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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
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>
>
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