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Subject: [OM] Re: OT a couple computer questions
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:18:30 -0400
No, but tell me how you like it after you get one.  Maybe I'll get one 
too.  :-)

Chuck Norcutt

Mike wrote:

> I finally 'bit the bullet' (no gun thread hijack please) and ordered a
> new computer. Or at least the pieces to make one.
> 
> 1) I ordered 2 WestDig 250gb SATA HD's and wondered what would be the
> best way to format/partition them? I also have my old 80gb IDE drive
> with archived photos etc. which is FAT32 with several partitions but no
> OS. I was thinking I would just hook up the 80bg drive and copy the
> whole contents to one of the 250gb drives which would then become the
> main archive drive. The old stripped down computer goes out in the shop
> on full time backup detail.
> 
> 2) The other 250gb drive would get a reasonable partition for WinXP and
> another for ubuntu maybe. How should I break this up?
> 
> 3) I have WinXP home edition now but am thinking to upgrade. Should I?
> Recommendations?
> 
> 4) Finally, anyone have any experience with this monitor?
> <http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824001226>
> 
> Thanks,
> Mike
> 
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