From: adam@address.invalid   
      
   TJ wrote:   
   > On 10/27/2012 09:54 PM, Adam wrote:   
   >>> Yes, a Dell Dimension E310.   
   >>   
   > A little research pegs it at probably late 2006 or early 2007. That's   
   > when Vista was being introduced and "Vista-ready" machines were on the   
   > market, but before Vista was routinely supplied by the OEM.   
      
   "eris" is a Compaq SR5210NX which was introduced Aug. '07 and came with   
   Vista and 1 GB RAM, proving that the Vista sticker only meant that it   
   would run Vista, not that it would run it well.  Of course 1 GB is   
   enough for almost any Linux distribution even now.   
      
   > About the only thing I might "need" a laptop or pad for   
   > would be to check the radar for approaching storms without coming   
   > inside. The advantages of being a homebody.   
      
   Maybe what you need is something like the top left on   
   http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/html/1983/hr150.html -- NOAA weather   
   radio 24/7.  I'll be listening to mine if there's no electricity.   
      
   >> Are you prepared for the hurricane? :-)   
   >>   
   > As much as I can be. Up here in the hills winds like those predicted   
   > aren't uncommon, especially this time of year.   
      
   Sounds like you're about as prepared as you can be.  I'm more concerned   
   about flooding.  The runoff from Irene last year soaked my floor and   
   anything on it and humidity indoors was close to 100%.   
      
   Adam   
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