I’m such a geek…
Posted in One of the many annoyances of losing my job is that I’m losing my laptop. That’s a shame, because it’s a killer machine. So what to do next?
I thought about buying a laptop, but even my killer laptop has some quirks. And if I want something portable, then I want it very portable. I considered something ultra tiny (I found one cool HP machine with a 9″ screen and no moving parts). But I also need something with enough horsepower to edit audio. And I’d like my desktop to look totally awesome.
Since I can’t afford a Mac, the only way to have a great computer experience is with linux. Specifically I plan on using Ubuntu’s latest Hardy Heron release. From everything I’ve heard, it’s as pretty as, if not prettier than, Mac. And it’s free. Want to upgrade the OS when it comes out? $0 Want some new software? Free Need some support? Plenty of help online.
I just placed an order for the parts for my new computer. I’ve never built one completely from scratch, but I’m looking forward to trying it. And I’ve got plenty of time on my hands these days. And for those Mac nuts who are going to say that PC and Mac work out when you consider what you’re getting for your money, that’s not true when you build it yourself. Assuming I got all the parts I need (I might be missing a cable or something stupid like that), the total for this new machine is $454, and it’s completely loaded. I can’t wait to get it up and running, but while I’m waiting for the parts to arrive, I guess I’ll work on the kitchen. Time to climb into the attic and run some electric cables…
