Comments on: Weigh-in and work stuff http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/ Content = life Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:30:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Shawno http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-158 Shawno Thu, 31 May 2007 18:21:16 +0000 http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-158 That's not a bad idea, Janice. I guess it could be OK as long as the flavor was strong enough. Carbonated water on its own is pretty bad! That’s not a bad idea, Janice. I guess it could be OK as long as the flavor was strong enough. Carbonated water on its own is pretty bad!

]]> By: janice http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-151 janice Wed, 30 May 2007 23:28:56 +0000 http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-151 raspberry lemonade crystal light and raspberry ice are delicious and only 5 calories a glass. The other flavors arn't so hot. have you ever thought about carbonated water and adding a lemon or lime wedge or flavor? raspberry lemonade crystal light and raspberry ice are delicious and only 5 calories a glass. The other flavors arn’t so hot. have you ever thought about carbonated water and adding a lemon or lime wedge or flavor?

]]> By: Andy Melton http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-135 Andy Melton Tue, 29 May 2007 01:27:36 +0000 http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-135 Cool. I'm sure you'll let us know how it works out. Good luck with the auctions. Cool. I’m sure you’ll let us know how it works out. Good luck with the auctions.

]]> By: Shawno http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-134 Shawno Tue, 29 May 2007 01:25:36 +0000 http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-134 I know about the XP. I wouldn't get something with Vista. Aside from the fact that it's a resource hog, I'm not even sure if the software I use for work will run on it. I need to find something with a 3 Ghz processor, at least 512 MB RAM and WinXP. I'm watching some eBay auctions. We'll see what happens. And the G3 iMac is a good idea for your family. If they don't need a powerful machine, that'll work just fine. Jen was using one up ontil a few months ago. I know about the XP. I wouldn’t get something with Vista. Aside from the fact that it’s a resource hog, I’m not even sure if the software I use for work will run on it. I need to find something with a 3 Ghz processor, at least 512 MB RAM and WinXP. I’m watching some eBay auctions. We’ll see what happens. And the G3 iMac is a good idea for your family. If they don’t need a powerful machine, that’ll work just fine. Jen was using one up ontil a few months ago.

]]> By: Andy Melton http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-131 Andy Melton Tue, 29 May 2007 00:09:48 +0000 http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-131 I'm thinking about keeping my PC and just buying a PowerMac. That way I can still do all my Windows and Linux related tasks. I keep seeing single processor G5's for under $700. They have good specs, most of them have a gig of RAM. The GPU's only have 64 MB of RAM but they are dedicated and presumably (correct me if I am wrong) can be upgraded. That's what I'm thinking about doing now. The only problem with that scenario is that I told my younger brother, sister and Dad that they could have the PC I have now when I got a new computer. *sigh* Sometimes I'm just too nice! But, I'm thinking that maybe I can save up an extra $150 and pick up an iMac G3 600 MHz. It'd work for them, even if it only had 128 MB of RAM. They don't do a whole lot. They'd only be surfing, IM'ing and filling their Shuffle's up with music. I saw some on eBay and a couple of other places for that price. The Mini is still a possibility. It's just that integrated graphics card that's got me a little weary of it. I think I've become obsessed with shopping around, especially considering the fact that I haven't saved up all the money yet! LOL. I don't know how good of a Windows machine you'll need because I'm not sure of what you do, but if you're going to pick up a cheap PC, get one that has Windows XP Pro on it instead of Vista. That's my recommendation anyway. The reason is because PC manufacturer's have machines with only 512 MB of RAM and pre-loaded with Vista, they SAY they'll run, but, they only do that so they can advertise at a lower price point. The other reason I suggest trying to get a machine with Windows XP Pro is the bargain basement machines will only have Vista Home, MAYBE premium which to my knowledge do not include as good of networking support as Windows XP Pro did. Of course, I'm sure you know these things. It's pretty much the same scenario for Apple products. Except, Apple is smart and only has ONE version of their operating system. Christ, I've rattled on long enough. Mostly about MY issues. LOL. I’m thinking about keeping my PC and just buying a PowerMac. That way I can still do all my Windows and Linux related tasks. I keep seeing single processor G5’s for under $700. They have good specs, most of them have a gig of RAM. The GPU’s only have 64 MB of RAM but they are dedicated and presumably (correct me if I am wrong) can be upgraded. That’s what I’m thinking about doing now. The only problem with that scenario is that I told my younger brother, sister and Dad that they could have the PC I have now when I got a new computer. *sigh* Sometimes I’m just too nice! But, I’m thinking that maybe I can save up an extra $150 and pick up an iMac G3 600 MHz. It’d work for them, even if it only had 128 MB of RAM. They don’t do a whole lot. They’d only be surfing, IM’ing and filling their Shuffle’s up with music. I saw some on eBay and a couple of other places for that price.

The Mini is still a possibility. It’s just that integrated graphics card that’s got me a little weary of it.

I think I’ve become obsessed with shopping around, especially considering the fact that I haven’t saved up all the money yet! LOL.

I don’t know how good of a Windows machine you’ll need because I’m not sure of what you do, but if you’re going to pick up a cheap PC, get one that has Windows XP Pro on it instead of Vista. That’s my recommendation anyway. The reason is because PC manufacturer’s have machines with only 512 MB of RAM and pre-loaded with Vista, they SAY they’ll run, but, they only do that so they can advertise at a lower price point. The other reason I suggest trying to get a machine with Windows XP Pro is the bargain basement machines will only have Vista Home, MAYBE premium which to my knowledge do not include as good of networking support as Windows XP Pro did.

Of course, I’m sure you know these things. It’s pretty much the same scenario for Apple products. Except, Apple is smart and only has ONE version of their operating system.

Christ, I’ve rattled on long enough. Mostly about MY issues. LOL.

]]> By: Shawno http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-130 Shawno Mon, 28 May 2007 23:27:38 +0000 http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-130 "Finding a good deal." I'm starting to have eBay fatigue because of that. I've decided to just find a decent Windoze box for the job. I haven't found any conclusive evidence as to how well audio I/O works under Parallels. Plus, it'll save me some money. “Finding a good deal.” I’m starting to have eBay fatigue because of that. I’ve decided to just find a decent Windoze box for the job. I haven’t found any conclusive evidence as to how well audio I/O works under Parallels. Plus, it’ll save me some money.

]]> By: Andy Melton http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-125 Andy Melton Mon, 28 May 2007 15:32:48 +0000 http://shawnogram.com/2007/05/28/weigh-in-and-work-stuff/#comment-125 That's awesome news about your job. Glad that they are going to let you work from home. Having to get a new computer isn't a bad problem unless you're trying to find a good deal. That’s awesome news about your job. Glad that they are going to let you work from home. Having to get a new computer isn’t a bad problem unless you’re trying to find a good deal.

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