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Hi Jim,
I saw your post on the Metastock list. Is there a specific shop in Atlanta you
are buying from? Do you know anything about Vision computer?
Thanks,
Jack
Jim Michael wrote:
> On Sun, 13 Dec 1998, Lionel and Gail Issen wrote:
>
> > Guy is correct. Unless you are reasonably handy with tools and understand
> > the operating system at a deeper level than the average user, it is better
> > to buy than to build.
>
> You can usually go to a clone shop and have them custom build the machine
> to your specs -- here in Atlanta they don't charge extra for assembling
> the system, and a couple will teach you how to build it in their shop.
>
> > There is a build it yourself sig in Houston. I attended a few meetings and
> > found out that Guy's opnion about saving money is correct.
>
> To me, it isn't so much about saving a few bucks as it is having exactly
> the components I want in the system. You don't tell Compaq what brand of
> motherboard to use and you will probably find their onboard network interface
> is not supported under Linux. The mouse and keyboard are the primary
> interfaces you work with, but you don't get to choose the ones you like,
> etc. Same for video, if you need high performance 3D you may end up
> replacing the card that comes with the system. So even if you spend that
> same amount of money on the Dell, etc. initially, you may end up spending
> much more to get it to your specs.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jim
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