On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Michael Hennebry <hennebry at web.cs.ndsu.nodak.edu> wrote: > On Tue, 26 Nov 2013, m.roth at 5-cent.us wrote: > >> Depends on the cost of the system, and the budget... and it sounds to me >> as though the OP is working on his own system, and his budget approaches >> $1 as a limit.... I understand that all too well (though it's not an issue >> for me these days). > > My current income is zero. > I'm burning what little retirement money I have. > Some expenses I find more annoying than others. > A computer is rather important for a job search these days. > >> To the OP: is this a gaming machine, or just what you use? You mentioned >> $200 before install - I've seen refurbed entire desktops for $300. > > No. I've never been into gaming. > I've got a rather high-end video card because that > was the only available AGP card available in a hurry. > > The $200 comes from googling D865GBFL price. > > $300 desktops? Where? > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883155832. They also have a few older (core2 duos) desktop for $200 or less. > -- > Michael hennebry at web.cs.ndsu.NoDak.edu > "On Monday, I'm gonna have to tell my kindergarten class, > whom I teach not to run with scissors, > that my fiance ran me through with a broadsword." -- Lily > _______________________________________________ > CentOS mailing list > CentOS at centos.org > http://lists.centos.org/mailman/listinfo/centos