| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Where can computers be recycled in Ealing? | |
| Posted by: | G Lord | |
| Date/Time: | 24/02/10 14:57:00 |
| Meow! Actually I have a first from Oxford and a Phd. Don't get me wrong, I do really like the spirit of open source and also agree that the success of a certain software company may be down to marketing rather than quality products, but it is the standard by which everything else is measured. It's great you have found yourself a little hobby, but whenever I hear conversations or read about open source and how fantastic it is, I think of the Firefox browser which doesn't work half the time and the answer from the freeware fans is always that the "site isn't coded properly". Maybe that's correct but it still doesn't alter the fact that the user cannot view the site they want to. I have used Knoppix, used the Live rescue CD, it ran, eventually, once and now runs for a few minutes before just stopping, it's not reliable. I've also used GParted to format an SD card for a very obscure system. It worked but I've only used it the once and very much doubt I'll use it again. The average user simply isn't interested in what's under the bonnet, they just need a computer that works. Maybe this is why the seminars advertised on this site a while back didn't get many takers? Out of interest, how many exactly? A new computer is purchased with an OS and is used until it dies or is replaced. I know I don't need a mail server at home nor do I need a file server. What I do need to do is to complete a work document at home sometimes. I do not want to mess around with converters or funny little toyware programs that are nearly compatible but free, I need the real thing, suitable for a professional to compete in the business world. Back to the topic now, Faith, give Personal Computer Solutions a call on 020 8567 3800, he sounds like he will be able to help you out. Never used the shop myself but it's good to know his services are more than "here's your new PC". |