Unplugging My Personal Computer

[bbyrd009]

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Need any working copies of XP? I have been saving quite a few of the serial numbers on our old XP laptops we've been throwing away or installing Ubuntu on. I put Win 7 Pro (had to use Pro since it recognizes all 32 gigs -Home Premium only goes up to 16).

I get the responsibility of the pc's that come into
the thrift store, to rehab them, and sell ($ for food bank); most have xp already, but that might come in handy.

I'm more interested in the Ubuntu/new life thing, as we get a lot of
laptops (that I rehab and often give to needy kids) that are donated mostly because they just don't have the RAM, etc. to deal with current progs?

How hard to install Ubuntu? ty

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by bbyrd009

I get the responsibility of the pc's that come into
the thrift store, to rehab them, and sell ($ for food bank); most have xp already, but that might come in handy.

I'm more interested in the Ubuntu/new life thing, as we get a lot of
laptops (that I rehab and often give to needy kids) that are donated mostly because they just don't have the RAM, etc. to deal with current progs?

How hard to install Ubuntu? ty

Ubuntu is very easy to install, especially on older laptops where it is a pain to find all the Windows drivers. Ubuntu is typically downloaded as an .iso file which you then burn onto a CD or DVD then simply boot the machine with that disk in it and follow the prompts.

You can get the current version here:
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail...u/1097960777/1

Another nice thing about Ubuntu is how easy it is to update -very much like Microsoft's own update program built into Windows.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by canam

first JD pulls his support from Obama then he goes on an electronics fast (sort of),i guess what the accountability partner dont know wont hurt em!the end is near

I don't think there is an anyone out there who would want to be my accountability partner. I guess that is what my wife is for.

[Cindy]

Originally Posted by AreYouReady?

Oh sheesh.....

Yep, and sometimes that boy scares me.

[aegsm76]

Most employers do not ban personal interaction on the internet, but do ask you to exercise moderation.
I admire you for taking this step JD.
I have several close friends/relatives who have also taken this step, in order to break some things that were hindering their walk with God.

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Cindy

Yep, and sometimes that boy scares me.

"Good Lord. That boy just ain't right."

[Jermyn Davidson]

Originally Posted by aegsm76

Most employers do not ban personal interaction on the internet, but do ask you to exercise moderation.
I admire you for taking this step JD.
I have several close friends/relatives who have also taken this step, in order to break some things that were hindering their walk with God.

Well I'm plugged in again.

We'll see if I continue to practice holiness.

[Sam]

Every so often I "fast" AFF and/or Facebook for a while. They can be so addictive and rob time from more important things.

Also there are times I have to "fast" chocolate because that is a real addiction to me. And I've even been known to "fast" desserts and snacks for periods of time. But I'm still too heavy.

[Sam]

I've had 3 Computers --all Mac

The first was a 350 MHz iMac G3 which I received for Christmas 2000
640 MB Memory
40 GB Hard Drive
OS 10.3.9
This has been retired.

The second is a 800 MHz iBook G4, purchased 2/6/2004
640 MB Memory
30 GB Hard Drive
OS 10.4.11 Tiger
I still use this but it's pretty limited.

The third is a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo iMac,
purchased 11/8/2007
4 GB Memory
300 GB Hard Drive
OS 10.6.3 Snow Leopard
This is my main computer and I will install Mac's latest operating system-Lion- some time before the end of the month.