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hunter

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5. Back in the 'nineties I'd limit my "new" computer purchases to $300 or less.

Reply to usonian (Reply #3)

Wed Aug 3, 2022, 12:44 AM

Aug 2022

Now it's closer to $100, thanks to the magic of Linux. Some of my computers cost less than that -- they were diverted from the e-waste bins.

I only use Windows or Apple products if someone is paying me.

The last Windows I used on my personal machines was 98 SE.

The first real operating system I was exposed to was BSD, back in the later 'seventies, so Linux was like coming home again. My favorite computers are my Atari 8 bits. I've still got those.

The Raspberry Pi is a great way to learn Linux for anyone worried about messing up their regular computer.

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WaPo article on 'death dates' of electronics, Apple products are mentioned. [View all] irisblue Aug 2022 OP

Couldn't access, but I know the basic story. usonian Aug 2022 #1

I got a refurbished IPAD 1 fairly close exboyfil Aug 2022 #2

In the old days, apps were stored in a separate directory under iTunes whatever. usonian Aug 2022 #3

Back in the 'nineties I'd limit my "new" computer purchases to $300 or less. hunter Aug 2022 #5

Apple looks pretty good in this article unc70 Aug 2022 #4