That's a good strategy, Brian. Have you considered simply upgrading the motherboard/processor in your existing PC? Basically a computer is just a bunch of compatible components and the motherboard/processor is the only thing standing between you and 64-bit OS.
I did that a few years ago, when I found a new motherboard at a computer store "garage sale". I put the best bang-for-the-buck processor at the time in it (an AMD Phenom quad-core) that was 64-bit compatible and it still gives me acceptable speed/performance today. I had a lot of fun putting together the components inside an existing PC case. I've got it dual-booting Ubuntu Linux and Windows 7. I still run the free Adobe CS2 programs at home, but I have CS5 stuff available at work. Anyway, you can essentially get a new computer for (perhaps) less than buying a whole new system by going a generation or so backwards in Processor and Motherboard and still get 64-bit compatibilty. You just have to make sure that the motherboard will accept your existing HD connector (SATA or IDE, for example) or else spend $70 and get a new HD while you are at it. Once I got into it, I upgraded nearly everything (RAM, Power Supply, DVD/CD reader/writer, HD) but even then putting together your own components results in a much higher quality system than a commercial system which often cuts corners. newegg.com is the U.S. place to get components and read reviews. YMMV. On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 6:48 PM, Brian Walters <apathy...@lyons-ryan.org> wrote: > Quoting Darren Addy <pixelsmi...@gmail.com>: > >> Somehow I missed this one when it was first announced, but gratefully >> it is STILL available. >> >> http://www.ononesoftware.com/landing/fcen/?utm_campaign=PEPE_Partner >> > >> >> Note the system requirements before wasting time downloading: >> http://www.ononesoftware.com/products/effects8/specs/ > > > > Yes - needs a 64 bit OS, sadly. > > Still, I downloaded it when it was available previously and put it aside for > when (if) I upgrade to a 64 bit system. > > > -- > Cheers > > Brian > > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
