dfox wrote: > > >I imagine Mandrake would work OK with such a system. But personally I >shy away with 'branded' computers - isn't there a way you can upgrade >the system you have, just get the components you need, and then install >on that? HPs a respected brand but I wouldn't buy a P4 system from any- >one - the processor is just too da*n crippled and too expensive. AMD is >far better choice. And you probably have some good HD space left, but if >not, you can save your orig drive(s) and move them into a new home. > > > >> * IntelŪ PentiumŪ 4 1.60GHz Processor >> * 512MB Memory >> * 80GB Hard Drive >> * 16x8x40x CDRW >> * 16x DVD >> * 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Drive >> * nVidia TNT2 M64 32MB AGP graphics card >> > >Note that apart from the video card, nothing is said about the makers >of the individual components. > One thing I've noticed is that many prebuilt PCs use good hardware for the things they think people will notice (CPU, video card etc.) then skimp on the more "obscure" parts - frequently the motherboard (which is probably the component you need to choose most carefully!). If you don't want to mess around assembling parts, a solution is to approach a small firm who will build one to your specs. This way you can ensure you get what you want, and avoid getting Windows as well.
Sir Robin
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