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On 30 Dec 1999 22:20:52 GMT, Jay Ridgley <ridgley@io.com> wrote:
>Greetings - I am going to be working in Germany and France next year and
>would like to know if it would be best to purchase a system in Europe or
>to take one from the the US. Either is acceptable, I just want the best
>and most reliable solution for BOTH countries.
>
>I will need to be able to access the internet and do standalone work as
>well. Both MS Windows and Linux will be required at a minimum. I will need
>to have a printer as well, (color preferred).

I'm sure it'll be cheaper to buy what you need here.  You'll need a
transformer/converter unless you can get dual voltage with your system
-- European line voltage is around 220-240 v.  Also I expect the
telephone line connectors are different, and I know nothing about
European standards for modems, ethernet, etc.
>
>As an aside and off topic any ideas about video tape format, are they the
>compatible between the three countries?

I think not, but don't know details.
>Please reply to the group or e-mail to me at ridgley@io.com. 
>
>Happy New Year,
>Jay