In a message dated 1/6/03 2:34:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> "Coles, Anastasia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >I have not been able to find anybody in my town (Lubbock, Texas) >> >who knows enough about Macs to do an upgrade on my Beige G3. I >> >don't feel like I have enough knowledge to do it myself. >... >> >Does anyone have any advice about how to find technicians in the >> >boondocks (I can't find them via the web) that I don't know about? >> >Or do I need to find out how to do it myself? > >I didn't catch the original, but I'd start by posting in the school >newsgroups. There's a good chance that there's a school Mac club, and >I bet someone would be willing to show you how to do the upgrades. >Even if you can't find a Mac person, anyone comfortable around >computers should be able to handle it- if they read the instructions. > > >-- >Dana >[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I totally agree, and I have another idea that might help; User Groups. Yeah I know they aren't as good and reliable than 10 years ago however, if you can get to Apple's website or probably in the usergroups website (usergroups.org maybe?) you WILL find results. You may have to travel up to 2 hours or so to get to the meeting place but you WILL find someone close to you who can help. I've relied on user groups in the past, for shareware/freeware and even purchased software and got what I needed, and there are plenty of people (believe it or not) that are willing to help for free or for a few bucks. I could install RAM, basic OS, troubleshoot, install PCI & USB cards etc (do all of that) for about $40. I once had someone that was so thankful she gave me $100 years ago when I was a kid :) [Don't get carried away though! spend only what you must] and if it's possible deal with prices FIRST (discuss), and write down everything, have the person sign papers, in case of misunderstandings later on (I never had such though). Good luck! Lil -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
