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Rex Ballard wrote: Microsoft started adding more restrictions to their copyright licenses over time, often in response to attempts by Linux to "Play Nice" with Linux. For example, restrictions on boot sequence were triggered by Red Hat's willingness to offer "Dual Boot" capability for $2 per PC and to be the primary contact for questions related to Linux. Microsoft responded
Carmen Priesnitz schrieb: Aber was mache ich mit dem Netzteil? Die Stecker von drüben sind hier nicht zu gebrauchen, wahrscheinlich vertragen die 110V Netzteile auch nicht zusätzlich 230V. Ist das so gesagt? Das von meinem in Deutschland gekauften Acer verträgt sehr wohl beides, genau wie so einige der Ladegeräte und Steckernetzteile für die verschiedenen Gerätschaften, die ich so dabei
> It's not as though I like Future Shop. They are bastards. But at least they accept returns within their return period. From what I've read, Best Buy doesn't always do that, particularly not when expensive electronic equipment is involved. They try to put the blame on the customer, and sometimes refuse to refund the cost of the product. -Al- I've been into computers since
My short list in approximate order of preference is: Fujitsu Seagate Western Digital Hitachi I would consider any of them to be acceptable, and any other brand not acceptable. I would not even come close to a Maxtor drive. The first two are more expensive and generally less available in mass retail outlets like Frys, Circuit City and Best Buy... Ben Myers On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18