thanks for writing and the encouragement. mike -----Original Message----- From: Georgia Combe <gma@ida.net> To: dbrown27@sprynet.com <dbrown27@sprynet.com> Cc: SURNAME-QUERY-L@rootsweb.com <SURNAME-QUERY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, March 14, 1998 1:04 AM Subject: Re: old 386 computer > > >Diane Brown wrote: > >> I have an old 386 just gatherin dust.Re: Laptops? >> > Date: Friday, March 13, 1998 1:44 PM >> > >> > http://www.jewishinterest.com >> > >> >Hi, > >My son updates and repairs and sells new systems. If a computer is not a >proprietary system it can be fully upgraded. A proprietary system is a company >computer such as Compact, Packard Bell or Ast. They are made with differences >of mother board and other things so that standard parts do not fit them. Since >models are changed every year the parts from one year do not readily fit the >past year. These systems can have more memory added or a modem ,but an upgrade >means buying a new main board for almost the cost of a new computer.If the >system is customized or non-proprietary then everything is standard and can be >changed. my computer has been upgraded 3 times. From 286 to pentium 75. From 8 >ram to 32 ect.This has cost less than one bargain new computer. I can still >upgrade to a 200 mhz pentium with only changing my main board for under $200.00 > >Old computers given to him for disposing are given to older people also with >90 days free lessons on how to operate a computer. A second place is they are >given to schools or families of low income. Happy to learn other persons feel >the same way > >> > >> > ==== SURNAME-QUERY Mailing List ==== >> > Reminder! Please remove as much of the Original Message as possible when >> > replying to a List Posting. Include only that part of the original >> message >> > important to your reply. >> > >> >> ==== SURNAME-QUERY Mailing List ==== >> To unsubscribe from SURNAME-QUERY, send an e-mail message to: >> SURNAME-QUERY-L-request@rootsweb.com (for individual messages) >> SURNAME-QUERY-D-request@rootsweb.com (for Digest mode) >> Subject: unsubscribe >> In the body include only one word: unsubscribe >> (Turn OFF your signature file when sending this command) > > > > >==== SURNAME-QUERY Mailing List ==== >Please do not send attachments / attached files to the list. >If you need assistance, contact the listowner at: ><skyhawk@digisys.net> Thank you! > > > >