atw: Re: Upgrading computers
- From: "Slinka" <slinka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:43:43 +1100
Christine... your laptop gets slow that means it's time to reaload the
entire operating system and start again..
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From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Christine Kent
Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 1:04 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Re: Upgrading computers
My last laptop was through a company called
http://www.pioneercomputers.com.au/products/
It is still going strong, just not fast enough, after 18 months of constant
7 day a week use, so I have bought my new computer through them - at a
price. (I don't think Dell or Acer have particularly good reputations.)
They advised me that my old machine was probably not good enough to run
Vista to advantage, so they are partitioning the disk and putting Vista and
XP on the two partitions. Which does mean I can only use one at a time.
They also just asked for the "keys" for my current XP and Office 2007
licences which they are loading for me - no dramas at all it seems.
Let me know offline if you want the specs for the computer we put together
(DreamBook Power M67 with extras). You can build your own on their website,
choosing components as you go. I got them to suggest a specification by
telling them what I do with it, then I got the spec checked by a techo
friend, who explained each of the components, and explained where he thought
some were overkill and some were underdone. It was a good way to learn about
all the bits that go under the bonnet. I went for overkill all round,
because I am on the machine 7 days a week, and decided I should make life as
easy as possible for myself, but I could have managed with a much lesser
machine. Without an initial spec, I would have had no idea where to start,
and for all I know, there may be much better deals out there, but that is
the problem - the "for all I know" bit.
It is now in transit, so I can't report on how well it all works.
No-one it seems, really understands the demands actually places on a machine
when you are using Word to a high level with a number of other programs open
at the same time, and maybe several windows, etc,.
ck
On 20/12/2007, Slinka <slinka@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am just going through a similar saga, and it does appear that you can keep
on reloading the same office software many times. Perhaps it checks details
such as your name when you register on the website. I have one that allows
only one version to run and I have already put it on 3 machines. Because I
believe it means only one at a time, I don't believe I have broken the rule.
I am interested to know what machine you would buy.
I tried an ACER quad core and had problems, now I am considering a DELL dual
core. Not sure what to do.
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From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Donald Halley
Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2007 2:16 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Re: Upgrading computers
If you don't need to use the computers simultaneously, you could partition
the hard drive and set up a dual boot machine. I think Partition Magic will
allow you to partition your current machine and then you could install
Vista on the second partition and not have the trouble of re-configuring
your existing machine.
BTW; This advice is of a general nature and you should seek the advice of a
professional...
Regards
Donald Halley
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From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:
<mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Christine Kent
Sent: Thursday, 29 November 2007 1:21 PM
To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: atw: Upgrading computers
Guys, basic question.
My old computer has XP and Office 2007 for which I own legal and registered
copies.
I am contemplating buying a new computer with much more grunt.
I need a copy of Vista but am not keen to work on Vista. SO
I want to put XP and Office 2007 on my new computer.
I want to put Vista and the same Office 2007 licence on my old computer.
There will never be more than one person working across the two computers.
Will Microsoft let me do some or all of this?
Is this where "keys" come in.
Regards, Christine
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