The replies to this question have been so helpful! Also, the discussion on quiet computer cases. This is of concern to me because some of the new computers I've seen are SO noisy that I hesitate to order one through the mail. I feel like I need to hear it first! My old Gateway was extremely quiet, so much so that I was not usually aware when it was on. By the way, I'm especially grateful to J. Lambrecht for suggesting that the battery might be at fault. I remember learning that the battery is needed for the computer to keep the CMOS settings, but when mine started to fail I didn't make the connection. (The clock went way off a couple of times and before it failed it couldn't access the hard drive once or twice.) I've ordered a battery (this particular one seems on the verge of being discontinued) and am hoping that replacing it will give me more time while I decide which way to go with a new computer...
Thanks again, Peter Christensen -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
