Re: OT: Going semi-digital; advice needed

[John Francis]

herbet brasileiro wrote:
> 
> I'd recommend looking for a machine that can be
> scalable in the long run. That is, gives you the
> ability to increase RAM and processor power when
> necessary. This way, you can start small and grow with
> your needs.

I disagree with this, in general.  I'd suggest *not* upgrading
a machine (except, possibly, by adding memory and disk space).

Motherboards and I/O subsystems are improving about as fast as
CPUs.  Upgrading an existing machine without upgrading the I/O
capabilities means you won't get all the potential benefits.

I prefer replacing the entire machine every three or four years.

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