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Re: Home PC from Time

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From: Oz
Date: Thu, 21 Nov 1996 00:00
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In article <848490298.17766.0@ibis.demon.co.uk>, Gareth Jones
<gareth@ibis.demon.co.uk> writes
>
>My advice would be to steer clear of the big operators, and find a
>small computer shop or dealer near where you live (if you happen to be
>within about 30 miles of Chippenham give me a call!). You will usually
>get a better performance to price ratio from such a dealer, and almost
>always better service.

<snip>

I completely agree with you from years of experience. However some
understand what they are doing (total best service possible) and others
just know how to wield a screwdriver (ooh er, well they try).

It's not easy to sort between them if you don't know anything about
computers. It's also hard to find a good one for a friend or relative
who lives some distance away. I have a cousin in Hastings right now who
has a spec, and is having trouble finding the right local(ish) supplier,
for example.

Hmm, fair bit of crossposting here. Anyone able to source a cheap 486 5V
to 3V adaptor??

-- 
'Oz     "Is it is better to seem ignorant and learn, 
          or seem wise and stay ignorant?"
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From: Oz <Oz@upthorpe.demon.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Home PC from Time
Date: 1996/11/21
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