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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #15 on: July 05, 2007, 12:17:28 AM »
Quote from: Tech_Guy on July 05, 2007, 12:02:32 AM
I was a Computer Science major/Mathematics minor in college. My track was mostly programming so most of the basic stuff I had to learn on my own.

What made my "server" so expensive was lack of sense on my part. I decided I wanted a Pentium 4. Well, the Pentium 4 was relatively new back then; in fact, Pentium 4 motherboards only had RDRAM. Additionally, I bought everything retail. Now I know better and use sites like newegg.com.

While my server has definitely been the best computer I ever had, upgrading to Vista might be painful since I need to add more memory and RDRAM still is not cheap. I currently sit at 512MB which is enough for Windows 2000, but maybe not for Windows Vista. Every other component seemed to go down in price. I could just scrap using the P4 as the server, but I paid enough for it, I am going to make it useful for many, many years.

I will have to take a gander on pricewatch for computer components.

One thing I've learned in my years in computers is that if something is going to cost alot of money, only do it if its really necessary. In other words, unless you have a specific reason or purpose for installing Vista, wait until prices fall some more, or until you have a reason for needing to upgrade. And I've found that when it comes to computers, prices are constantly changing. What's new today is old tomorrow, and the price of computer components usually reflects that trend.
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #16 on: July 05, 2007, 12:22:18 AM »
I have a Compaq PC that I got in October 2005 with XP Media Center 2005 in it. I also have a 33 month old iBook with Mac OS 10.4. I don't care much for my Mac anymore. I might sell it and replace it with a PC laptop sooner or later...
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #17 on: July 05, 2007, 12:23:50 AM »
Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:17:28 AM
Quote from: Tech_Guy on July 05, 2007, 12:02:32 AM
I was a Computer Science major/Mathematics minor in college. My track was mostly programming so most of the basic stuff I had to learn on my own.

What made my "server" so expensive was lack of sense on my part. I decided I wanted a Pentium 4. Well, the Pentium 4 was relatively new back then; in fact, Pentium 4 motherboards only had RDRAM. Additionally, I bought everything retail. Now I know better and use sites like newegg.com.

While my server has definitely been the best computer I ever had, upgrading to Vista might be painful since I need to add more memory and RDRAM still is not cheap. I currently sit at 512MB which is enough for Windows 2000, but maybe not for Windows Vista. Every other component seemed to go down in price. I could just scrap using the P4 as the server, but I paid enough for it, I am going to make it useful for many, many years.

I will have to take a gander on pricewatch for computer components.

One thing I've learned in my years in computers is that if something is going to cost alot of money, only do it if its really necessary. In other words, unless you have a specific reason or purpose for installing Vista, wait until prices fall some more, or until you have a reason for needing to upgrade. And I've found that when it comes to computers, prices are constantly changing. What's new today is old tomorrow, and the price of computer components usually reflects that trend.

Indeed. The technology field is constantly changing. Top-of-the-line today, won't be so next month. Almost a year ago when I ordered everything for this PC, I got the best that was out there at the time,but today, my machine is considered pretty mediocre. Sure, it's good, but there are far better and faster things out there...
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #18 on: July 05, 2007, 12:24:58 AM »
Quote from: CHSChiefs2010 on July 05, 2007, 12:22:18 AM
I have a Compaq PC that I got in October 2005 with XP Media Center 2005 in it. I also have a 33 month old iBook with Mac OS 10.4. I don't care much for my Mac anymore. I might sell it and replace it with a PC laptop sooner or later...

Oh boy, I can't wait til Gil sees that. I can see his reaction...."what the, are you  :censored: crazy? Mac's are way  :censored: better than  :censored: PC's.

:rofl2: :rofl2:

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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #19 on: July 05, 2007, 12:27:27 AM »
Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:24:58 AM
Oh boy, I can't wait til Gil sees that. I can see his reaction...."what the, are you  :censored: crazy? Mac's are way  :censored: better than  :censored: PC's.

:rofl2: :rofl2:
I know, right? I do prefer Macs over PCs, but I don't go shoving my opinion in people's faces and try to prove their opinion wrong (unlike Gil). :rolleyes:
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #20 on: July 05, 2007, 12:37:37 AM »
Oh, and speaking of Gil and Macs, I could see this happening... :rofl2:
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #21 on: July 05, 2007, 12:39:47 AM »
Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 12:37:37 AM
Oh, and speaking of Gil and Macs, I could see this happening... :rofl2:
LOL. :rofl:
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #22 on: July 05, 2007, 12:40:29 AM »
Quote from: TWCFan2007 on July 05, 2007, 12:37:37 AM
Oh, and speaking of Gil and Macs, I could see this happening... :rofl2:

HA!! ROFL! That's hilarious!! :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #23 on: July 05, 2007, 12:49:36 AM »
I don't get it.
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #24 on: July 05, 2007, 12:25:05 PM »
I have a feeling Gil would ask me this (even though he asked me this millions of times already)

"If you hate Macs, then why the :censored: do you have one?  :rolleyes:"

The answer:

1) My dad wanted me to have a Mac.

2) I actually liked Macs at the time I got my iBook in 2004.
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #25 on: July 05, 2007, 12:46:00 PM »
Im totally lost. How am I related to this in any way?
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #26 on: July 05, 2007, 12:49:48 PM »
Your related to this because we're talking bad about Mac's, and its no secret that your a Mac lover.
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #27 on: July 05, 2007, 12:54:14 PM »
Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:49:48 PM
Your related to this because we're talking bad about Mac's, and its no secret that your a Mac lover.
Yeah...but how do i have anything to do with this? I havent piosted in the past 2 pages of this thread.
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #28 on: July 05, 2007, 01:03:17 PM »
Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:49:48 PM
Your related to this because we're talking bad about Mac's, and its no secret that your a Mac lover.
Yeah...but how do i have anything to do with this? I havent piosted in the past 2 pages of this thread.

There's a difference between being IVOVLVED in a thread and having something to do with it. No you aren't involved at all in the thread lately. We're just having a little fun with you. We are getting to know you pretty well, so its fun to predict what your reaction to something would be (especially something your passionate about like Macs). 
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Re: How many computers do you have?
« Reply #29 on: July 05, 2007, 01:09:03 PM »
Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 01:03:17 PM
Quote from: G2003 on July 05, 2007, 12:54:14 PM
Quote from: lfmusiclover on July 05, 2007, 12:49:48 PM
Your related to this because we're talking bad about Mac's, and its no secret that your a Mac lover.
Yeah...but how do i have anything to do with this? I havent piosted in the past 2 pages of this thread.

There's a difference between being IVOVLVED in a thread and having something to do with it. No you aren't involved at all in the thread lately. We're just having a little fun with you. We are getting to know you pretty well, so its fun to predict what your reaction to something would be (especially something your passionate about like Macs). 
Oh....*stares blankly*

As for that picture, PC is just jelous because the Mac is better than him in every aspect :D Now PC is suicidal. How creepy.
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