The Sage
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Message #173512 posted by The Sage (Info) March 22, 2008 19:07:37 ET
Sitting here posting on my 8 year old laptop that is one of the only surviving casualties of Y2K (It has Windows ME for an operating system).
A week ago, my desktop blew a power supply (serves me right for not keeping it clean. After it ceased to operate I turned it around and saw that all the vent holes were covered with a thick blanket of dust). Took it to my local computer shop and was told that it's a proprietary power supply. I have to find a replacement from Gateway (nyet!) or some other place, or...buy a new computer (gasp!)
It appears that all the computers on the market now are loaded with Windows Vista, and Vista is not getting great reviews. I was very happy with Windows XP...wondering if I can still buy a system with it..??
Thinking about going back to Dell. Hard to believe it's been more than 10 years since I bought my first one. I got a lot of hardware for my money from Gateway, but they are notorious for not shipping what you order, then you have to go through the hassle of getting it all straightened out.
Maybe I should buy local..?? Oh what a hassle this is going to be lol
Peace, Sage
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