[plug] What computer should I buy?

[Andrew Cooks]

Hi Onno

Have you considered turning this into a PLUG talk? We're often short
on speakers and since our talks are recorded, you would get Youtube
exposure as well.

Regards,

a.

On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Onno Benschop <onno at itmaze.com.au> wrote:
> I've added a section about Backups, Storage Devices, added a comment about
> Chromebooks and a first attempt at disposal comments.
>
> I've clarified some sections and fixed a few bits.
>
> Initially I was going to use it as a LinkedIn article, but I'm beginning to
> suspect that there is a whole lot of information like this that I could put
> up somewhere as an information resource.
>
> I considered making it into a video and a PDF, but I'm not convinced either
> way.
>
> I do know that it's getting longer and longer and I think it's getting to
> the point where a casual user won't read it, which defeats the purpose
> entirely.
>
> I really want this document to be read by your average family member who
> comes up to you at a BBQ and says "What computer should I buy."
>
> I think that I'll need to split it off once I finish the questions and move
> the definitions into a separate side-bar or some such.
>
> o
>
>
> On 21 May 2014 22:50, alex <alex at spottedmouse.com> wrote:
>>
>> Maybe a section on Backup / Restore and how to migrate to the new system.
>> Especially if one is considering transition between OS flavours.
>>
>> Have a look at adding a Chrome OS (Chromebooks) to the list as well. I
>> know they based on Linux, but with the additions and restrictions imposed by
>> Google it fills a gap few others options do. From what I can see it makes a
>> great proposition for the educational sector or when the user is just after
>> some light email and web browsing. The key feature for me seem is that you
>> don't have to worry about security as there is little to secure.
>>
>> You cover upgrades for the new computer, but maybe a paragraph on looking
>> at upgrading an existing computer would not be out of place. Some old(er)
>> models get a new span on live with a OS rebuild, some extra memory or and
>> SSD.
>>
>> And maybe to end up with a section on responsible disposal of any current
>> equipment. You will be surprised what you find in the local verge
>> collections.
>>
>> Hope this helps. You already covered a great deal and looks really good.
>> What you going to do with this when its ready.
>>
>> Alex
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 2014-05-21 12:10, Onno Benschop wrote:
>>>
>>> I would like some feedback. I've made an attempt at answering the
>>> unanswerable: "What computer should I buy?" -- please be frank in your
>>> comments
>>>
>>>
>>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oiNNSY4HUKXE5T_AveQoOEJyMxo4MxZrMhMx5XDAqAg/edit?usp=sharing
>>> [1]
>>>
>>>
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>>> [1]
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