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Re: [Plug] Fwd: Your application has been approved for a Free-PC
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On Fri, 3 Sep 1999, Nick R wrote:
> Well why not strip it? The good HW will benefit me more on my Linux box.
> I'll just do a little swapping.
It's a matter of how good their monitoring software is and what it checks
for. I wouldnt recommend doing anything that would cause you to have to
pay for and/or return the system.
Like I said, run it 10-15 hours (or more) a month as the box they set up,
and then swap out HDs and run it the rest of the month as whatever OS you
want.
As far as 'good hardware' I am assuming the following:
The specific features of the Free-PC vary by computer manufacturer and are
disclosed to recipients prior to shipment. The following minimum features
are included with every Free-PC:
300MHz But what processor? 300 MHz
assuming 32mb=MINIMUM RAM for usability 32MB RAM
You can't change this -- need the software intact 4.0 GB Hard Drive
I am assuming a WinModem 56K Modem
You need to strip this?they might be able to detect Floppy Drive
ditto CD-ROM Drive
so you can swap this out but why? 15-inch color Monitor
ditto Keyboard
a dime a dozen (ditto) Speakers
not swappable Microsoft Windows 98
ditto Microsoft Outlook
ditto Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
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