Mike,
Do you have a computer store? If so, what are the coordinates.
--Bob Solovay
On Fri, 14 Jun 2002, Mike O wrote:
> Yes the AMD XP processors are great. They run faster
> and cooler than the older T-Bird CPUs. Of course the
> first thing to ask in building a system is 'how much
> can you spend?'
> Let's take $1000 as your computer budget. Before you
> say no to that number just remember what you got for a
> $1000 just a few years ago. Now, as I was saying...
> Pentium 4 2Ghz (boxed with 3 year warranty)
> 512MB PC2100 DDR
> Really now, only a 10Gb drive?? How about 40Gb?
> Intel motherboard with 3 year warranty
> 32MB GeForce2MX - still a reputable card that does
> well in MOST situations.
> Integrated sound... not sure that works in Linux yet
> 16x10x40 CDRW - Sure there's faster but who REALLY
> needs it?
> How about a NIC? Modem? Floppy of course?
> Strong case with reliable power supply
> The box can easily be done under $1000. Can guaranty
> the hardware for a minimum of 1 year. Hard drive, CPU,
> and mobo with 3 year manufacturers warranty. You
> supply the OS, I'd install if you really wanted it but
> custom is always better since you pick the packages
> you'll most likely use the most. Eh?
>
> A decent 17" CRT with 3 year warranty -about $150.
> Cheap one on sale at Office Depot, Staples, etc... on
> any given weekend for about $99.
> A laser printer? That alone will be a few hundred $$.
>
> Now we spec an AMD system....
> Athlon XP2000+
> 512MB PC2100
> 40GB
> 16x10x40 CDRW
> Gigabyte or Asus motherboard (most reliable choices).
> You'll not find any MSI, ECS, or PCchips mobos in our
> shop.
> All the rest here "____"
>
>
> --- Benjamin Huot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Where can I get this custom computer configuration
> > for Linux from a reputable vendor?
> >
> > Intel Celeron
> > 512 MB RAM
> > 32 MB video card
> > sound card
> > 10 GB hard drive
> > CD-ROM burner
> > 17 inch monitor
> > black and white laser printer
> > install Mandrake Linux Power Pack
> > set up DSL
> > make sure everything works
> > 90 day technical support
> >
> > Landscapes of the Mind
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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