TSGL: Building new computer

[Don Penlington]

Russ wrote:
>I assume it will not be a "gaming" computer. >>


Correct. Its main usage will be looking after you guys and gals.

Maybe, on 2nd thoughts, "Doom" might be appropriate.

I haven't noticed any difference between the 2 drives in their current 
usage---the Sata2 drive holds only data, mainly photos. XP and all programs 
are on the Sata1 drive, being older.

I suppose it would really make more sense to install XP on the newer drive 
(they're both the same nominal speed). I'll think more about that.

(Off-topic)
  I've just returned from a trip to Kuala Lumpur, where I bought the new 
computer bits from an elderly Chinese computer tech who, surrounded by 
computers, does all his financial calculations on an abacus. He gave me a 
calculator and challenged me to a dual. He had the answers before I could 
even dial in the numbers! He did admit that his abacus wasn't so good at 
internet browsing or gaming.

Kuala Lumpur is a fabulous modern city---we've nothing remotely up to that 
standard in Australia. My report and photos here, for anyone thinking of 
going. Scroll down to the KL link.

http://users.tpg.com.au/deepend/index1.html

Don Penlington



 From the Beach at Surfers Paradise in sunny Queensland.
Computer tutorials, local scenery,  and other things at my website:
http://users.tpg.com.au/deepend/index1.html