On Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:02:51 -0700 Konstantin Olchanski <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 08:15:28PM -0500, David McLean wrote: > > Just looking for any recommendations for computer hardware to use or to > > stay away from. ... > > ... I'm sure they will purchase a Dell system ... > > > Dell is the one to stay away from. Many magic components that cannot > be replaced by parts from local computer store. Unless, you reside in central Texas, where Dell machines and parts are plentiful and *extremely* inexpensive. :o) http://www.discountelectronics.com (I will agree with the "magic components" though. Isn't his name Michael *P* Dell - "P" as in "proprietary?") I have SL-5.5 successfully running on both my Optiplex GX620 desktop and my Inspiron 1150 laptop. > Uncertain post-warranty > support. If there is a major problem (like every mobo is bad because > of leaky capacitors), they will shaft you (like they shafted the law firm > defending them against law suits about defective mobos with leaky capacitors). > > If you are on a budget, your local computer store surely can match > Dell prices with better bog-standard components. > > But "No one ever got fired for buying Dell" > > > -- > Konstantin Olchanski > Data Acquisition Systems: The Bytes Must Flow! > Email: olchansk-at-triumf-dot-ca > Snail mail: 4004 Wesbrook Mall, TRIUMF, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 2A3, Canada -- Greg Heilers Registered Linux user #328317 Slackware 12.2 (2.6.27.7) Debian Lenny 5.0.5 (2.6.26-2) Scientific Linux 5.5 (2.6.18) AUS For two incredible email programs: http://sylpheed.sraoss.jp/en/ http://www.mutt.org ..... I loved Augustus McRae, but I wasn't willing to share him with you every time you decided to ride off on some adventure. I despised you for what you were then, Captain Call; and I despise you for what you're doing! -- Clara Allen, in Larry McMurtry's "Lonesome Dove"