Buying a computer!!!!!!

[Asip4u]

Yeah i have windows 98 right now but I found that I don't have the usb 2.0 ports and when I tried to install the driver apparently they don't make those anymore for windows 98, so I was screwed. But You know how all that stuff works they just want you to keep buying the new programs... grrrr

That's one of the big reasons i gotta upgrade to Windows XP, usb 2.0 issue. Otherwise it's not much different...More flexible for sure...The thing is they always make new software and Windows 98 won't be compatible with certain ones so it's time for change.

[Rosebud]

That's one of the big reasons i gotta upgrade to Windows XP, usb 2.0 issue. Otherwise it's not much different...More flexible for sure...The thing is they always make new software and Windows 98 won't be compatible with certain ones so it's time for change.

I hear ya, that's the biggest reason i dont' want 98 anymore. I tried to set up a very expensive burner and on the box it said it was compatible with 98 but when you read the directions, it's not and then you can't get the driver so it sucks. Stupid programs... nothing but problems I swear... grrr..

I feel so smart now that I know what I'm looking for in a computer.... LOL, thanks again Asip!!

[Asip4u]

I hear ya, that's the biggest reason i dont' want 98 anymore. I tried to set up a very expensive burner and on the box it said it was compatible with 98 but when you read the directions, it's not and then you can't get the driver so it sucks. Stupid programs... nothing but problems I swear... grrr..

I feel so smart now that I know what I'm looking for in a computer.... LOL, thanks again Asip!!

lol..same thing happened to me with the burner...and i never took it back either...I told myself that it was my fault since i didn't read requirements so i still have it...Probably gonna sell it for like $20...even though i bought it for like $120

[Late_vamp]

geez , still running on 98 , thas like 8 years old right there , and their already making a new windows , xp is about to be 2nd generation now .

[Asip4u]

that's funny Lv...who cares really if it's 98 or XP? Until they phase out important software that cannot be run on 98, spending $200-$300 on a new operating sytem that isn't too different is stupid IMO.

[Rosebud]

lol..same thing happened to me with the burner...and i never took it back either...I told myself that it was my fault since i didn't read requirements so i still have it...Probably gonna sell it for like $20...even though i bought it for like $120

ok so this freaky!!! and funny at the same time...lol I did the same exact thing.. I bought a verbatin external cd-rw for like $125 and I still have it in the box, I thought the same thing...lol

(try and sell it on ebay, you may get more for it..LOL)

And thank you late vamp, and TONE... I was very interested in hearing what color your "on" switch was!!!! LOL

[Asip4u]

ok so this freaky!!! and funny at the same time...lol I did the same exact thing.. I bought a verbatin external cd-rw for like $125 and I still have it in the box, I thought the same thing...lol

(try and sell it on ebay, you may get more for it..LOL)

And thank you late vamp, and TONE... I was very interested in hearing what color your "on" switch was!!!! LOL

Rosebud, freaky is right on...I have an external one too...I saw an add for it and decided "damn, that's a good price" and went for it right away...lol...You learn from those mistakes though. Now, i never purchase any of the stuff for my PC without knowing a lot about the product first.

[Rosebud]

Rosebud, freaky is right on...I have an external one too...I saw an add for it and decided "damn, that's a good price" and went for it right away...lol...You learn from those mistakes though. Now, i never purchase any of the stuff for my PC without knowing a lot about the product first.

lol... well at least we learned our lesson right??? Too funny!!

[Late_vamp]

that's funny Lv...who cares really if it's 98 or XP? Until they phase out important software that cannot be run on 98, spending $200-$300 on a new operating sytem that isn't too different is stupid IMO.

wow , u guys actually buy software ... i havent spent a cent on this thing ... internet is bliss .

[Asip4u]

They're cracking down on that Lv...be blessed that you're still home and not in jail. New software will be able to detect who's downloading pirated stuff and those who do it will pay dearly. You think $300 is worth it? Hell no!

[Late_vamp]

They're cracking down on that Lv...be blessed that you're still home and not in jail. New software will be able to detect who's downloading pirated stuff and those who do it will pay dearly. You think $300 is worth it? Hell no!

show me this ... a link or something plz ... im in canada , these kind of things dont really happen here .

[Debunkt]

There are programs that will block government, state, RIAA, and many number of servers that put up false downloadable content and then get you for it. The other way of people finding out is an executable in a program that will contact the maker of the software, and if you're not registered they're track your ISP. But, as long as you block every program from accessing the internet with your firewall, and I mean every single application and executable in the directory, you don't have to worry. I'm 1337, *****.

[Mish]

I'm actually probably just going to order one online or something from like dell.

I don't recommend Dell. A lot of hardware components are fixed (The ones not fixed may not be compatible with other suppliers). Hardware is of questionable quality and reliabillity compared to other suppliers (Thus the shorter life span). Not the best service and support. OS discs mostly are not provided or provided in a shape of a Recovery discs. If I were you i would Bypass brands and get myself a customizable white box with 3 year warranty. If you prefer brands, then IBMs (With 3 year onsite warranty) are not too bad (In terms of stabillity).

Standard Specs these days are:

3.0Gz Processor
512Ram
80 Gb HD
Cd Writer/Dvd Rom combo
Win XP (OEM)

You should be able to get that in any shop.

OS, as far as Microsoft goes Win XP is the best. I personally would recommned Linux (Which outbids Microsoft in terms of stabillity, security and operations - Don't let Bill Gates know i said that, he'll kill me!!!), but then you would have to completely re do all of your Computer skills.

So there, in a nutshell

[TAVS]

Here is a breakdown:

Intel Pentium Processor 2.5 to 3.4 Ghz (anywhere in that range)
512MB of RAM (memory) (recommend 1GB)
ATI or similar 128 MB DDR or better (Video Card)
80GB or better Hard Drive (Reccommend 120 GB)

I'm a computer guy, Asip's recomendation seems fair. Should be able to pick up something like that in a desktop for $500 + monitor.

[Lloyd95]

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