OT: redhat

[Bill Vermillion]

Even though on Sun, Nov 07, 2004 at 23:56  GCC Consulting 
realized that everything he says should be taken 'cum grano salis',
he unhesitatingly continued with this missive:

>  

> > [mailto:filepro-list-bounces at lists.celestial.com] On Behalf 
> > Of Bill Vermillion
> > Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 7:59 PM

> > On Sat, Nov 06 21:39 GCC Consulting said 'Who you talkin' to?
> > You talkin' to GCC Consulting? I didn't do nuttin'. I said:

> > > > When I installed my FreeBSD system here, I looked at the
> > > > default sizes that came up with an automatic allocation,
> > > > and doubled them all.

> > > > Every couple of years it seems that I have to double the
> > > > amount of space I allocate for the ``/'' file system on
> > > > Linux systems.

....

> > 
> > > Windows based computers:

> > > My biggest complaint with PC manufacturers is that they set up
> > > only one large partition on the system s they deliver. On a
> > > Sony Vaio, the drives was partitioned into a C and D.

> > And they so often assume that HD's never fail and the OS is
> > installed on a hidden partition so you can reinstall from the HD.
> > Woe be unto the user who doesn't get CD's or doesn't know they can
> > order them [at an additional cost].  Back when OSes were smaller
> > at least some manufacturers told you how to back up to emergency
> > install disks.

...

> The last few HP systems purchased have required the user to
> create their own Reinstall CD's. The only thing they don't tell
> you in advance is that it takes 6 to 8 Cd's for all of the
> programs.

> HP is assuming that everyone has blank CD's around and in quantity.

> E-machines on the other hand, delivers systems with a reinstall
> CD. They also have tech support here in the US. Plug :) Have
> been very satisfied with the computers in the last year. A
> decent product and a good price.

Have you kept up with the sales of the lower priced machines this
year.  Gateway was having problem and have closed all their retail
stores.

And after that Gateway bought emachines.

Just a 'heads-up' for those who hadn't known that.  

Anyone remember Gateway when the animals on their boxes and CDs
use to be buffaloes?  The cow image is so strong memories of the
past seem to be forgotten.

Bill


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Bill Vermillion - bv @ wjv . com