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> Hey Ya'll {;o)
> Before I go and do the big computer switch-over how about a few pieces of
> advice. NO, I'm not giving any this time, but, rather asking. I'm about
> ready to start building on the two projects I have lined up and will be
> taking as many photos as I can along the way, so, I would like to know
> about some of your Web-sites and how you started them and with who, and
> how you like them. I'm about as green with the computers as I am with
> boat-building, so, I haven't a clue. That's hard to say when you're over
> 50, and don't have a clue. My kids tell me that all the time, but, they
> still live with their Mother. So, who do you believe?? :) Ah, Ah, that's a
> rhetorical question, and I DON'T want to know. I don't know if it makes a
> difference what kind of equipment you have, so here's a list of what I
> picked up today:
> 500 mghtz~~~~~~64 meg. RAM( w/128 meg. possible )~~~~~~40X CD~~~~~8 gbts.
> hrd dr.~~~~~~56K modem~~~~~~Pent. III proccessor~~~~~~Sound
> card/soundblaster ~~~~~~And the video card is coming Tuesday along with
> the printer and scanner. The whole set-up was only $812 minus the video
> card, which they didn't have what I wanted. The scanner and printer are
> paid for, but, I let my brother pick them out so I am in the dark as to
> their design/output. I went to a trade show this morning and we checked
> out all that was there, and decided that I could get last years equipment,
> and get it at a good price, as they are trying to clear it for the next
> batch of new toys. I'm not gonna have to ever worry about being on the
> cutting edge of anything but my power tools, so, I don't need the TOP of
> the LINE equipment, or the $3,000, and up, price tag. Now, in case anyone
> is wondering, no, these aren't top name brands, but, as my brother calls
> them, they are "Toaster-Parts". They are all copies, and
> guaranteed, and since they are so cheap, if one breaks, you just throw it
> away and get a new one. Many are ( very close ) copies of IBM and COMPAQ
> and are interchangable. He has used them for years and has had very good
> luck with them. The shows are in town and the same dealers are there every
> month. Anyway, that's what I have for equipment, and I want to get
> something started in the way of a Web-Site, so, any and all comments,ideas
> and info. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. {;o)
> Rehd
Oh Yeh,.....P.S.( he just informed me that we are installing a CD Burner also)
I don't have a clue as to what that is, but, I'm gonna go have a bowl of Ice Cream just in case. C-Ya......Rehd
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