Looking for a new computer
Suddenly, unexpectedly, it seems feasible to get a new laptop. There are a number of attractive offers at present, and the old one is pretty decrepit. The trouble is, how can I even contemplate getting a machine that runs Micro$oft XP? And I've never seen a laptop with Linux installed, except at one of the Linux expos, where the real Linux boys hang out. I can cope with getting Linux up and running on my desktop here, but I think a laptop would be beyond me.
So that leaves Apple, and a Mac OS machine. And there the issue is one of cost. So maybe it's not that feasible after all. In the mean time, Alison encourages me to play with her old ibook, which is only running Mac OS 9. I managed, after several false starts, to connect to the Internet; but then it turns out only to have Netscape 4, which doesn't cope with Blogger it seems.
Fun and games.
So that leaves Apple, and a Mac OS machine. And there the issue is one of cost. So maybe it's not that feasible after all. In the mean time, Alison encourages me to play with her old ibook, which is only running Mac OS 9. I managed, after several false starts, to connect to the Internet; but then it turns out only to have Netscape 4, which doesn't cope with Blogger it seems.
Fun and games.
2 Comments:
Well I've just got back from Tottenham Court Road with a very nice 12" powerbook. I've had the old laptop for over two years so was able to get this purchase approved by Annie.
I spent quite some time deciding between the iBook and Powerbook. I wanted WiFi (Airport Extreme) and Bluetooth so the powerbook worked out as a viable option. Plus when you see them next to each other the powerbook just looks gorgeous.
Green with envy
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