-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long
- From: "cris" <cris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 16:40:09 -0500
I think the main reason they should acknowledge and do something about spyware
is because there are a lot of people out there who don't know that spyware
exists. If they start having memory problems with their systems and don't know
why, or other computer problems that could be related to spyware, and they have
paid support from whoever they buy their system from, I would think that it
would be-hoove the company to address the issue of spyware as their possible
problem. It's usually a pretty simple fix, and could help their customer avoid a
lot of grief.
I don't think that if I add a graphics program and start having problems with
that particular program, that the vender should deal with that - but when a
computer itself starts to crash and the customer has done virus scans and can't
find anything - they call for support - they should receive it. If it is only,
that it sounds like spyware, and explain what it is, and direct them to where to
find help for it.
CrisS
----- Original Message -----
From: Kathy Ferrell
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 1:22 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long
OK, when I get home tonight I'll send them to the list with my take on
stuff. As far as Dell not wanting to help users remove spyware they added
to their machines, I don't really see why anyone has a problem with that.
Why should they? It has nothing to do with their product. That's sort of
like asking General Motors to help me fix my car that I've rebuilt and added
lots of aftermarket items to yet when they don't work properly, it must be
GM's fault. But that's just my .02 cents. Kat
The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of greatest
moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. --- Dante 1265-1321
-----Original Message-----
From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of cris
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 3:51 AM
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long
I'd be interested in seeing them too !
CrisS
----- Original Message -----
From: Kathy Ferrell
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 12:49 AM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long
Sent you some specs offlist...Kat
"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
---
George Orwell
-----Original Message-----
From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of J
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 3:49 PM
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long
I feel like a complete idiot sending this request - and will understand if
there are no replies...... :)
I am a senior female trying to buy a new computer.
Have had two Dells and have been more than happy with them.
Now looking at the Dell Dimension 8300 but in the 5 years since I bought my
present system too many changes have occurred and I am at a loss in making a
choice between the options Dell lists under each category.
Not sure what I need to purchase in order to have two monitors running (this
present one is a 20 in. Trinitron - a freebee from Dell when the
original monitor quit just as my 3 year warranty was up). I also
wondered if there is some way I could hook my present CPU into the new set
up (it has two disks - 1 with l3.4 GB and the 2nd a 40 GB divided into 4
partitions totalling about 36 GB.) I would be happy if I could
just access it as a "storage facility". I have been playing with
graphics and hate to lose the "stuff" I have collected .
I know nothing about the new DVD/CD and whatever configurations.
Or about the newest sound hardware/software. So I am at a loss as to what
to choose.
Firewire???? Memory sticks??????
I guess - bottom line - I would like to have a system without
limitations......... :)
And everyone I speak with advises me not to go with Dell but with a local
firm who can put together an equal system for half the price.
But I have no guarantee about how long these firms will be in business or
how they might honour warrantees.
Cost? I am relatively easy. (the one plus about being a senior
is that one no longer has to "save for the future"). But I would hate
also to think I was "taken advantage of". :))))
So if anyone knowledgeable has time to spare..........I would really
appreciate it if you would go through the options for the 8300 on the Dell
site..............and suggest what I should buy............
If I am asking too much - please just ignore me!!!!!!!!!! :)))
Or send me off to a site you think might clarify my questions for
me............
Jean
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