[plug] What computer should I buy?

[Onno Benschop]

I'm not sure if we've ever met, but those who have can attest to the notion
that I'm not shy in talking ;-) Having said that, I was pitching this
document at the person in your family who comes up to you at the Sunday BBQ
and asks: "What computer should I buy?".

I am not sure if PLUG members are in that category.


On 22 May 2014 11:18, Andrew Cooks <acooks at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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]
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> Onno Benschop
> >>>
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> >>> --- -. -. ---   ..Morse for Onno..
> >>>
> >>> ITmaze   -   ABN: 56 178 057 063   -  ph: 04 1219 8888
> >>> -   onno at itmaze.com.au
> >>>
> >>> Links:
> >>> ------
> >>> [1]
> >>>
> >>>
> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oiNNSY4HUKXE5T_AveQoOEJyMxo4MxZrMhMx5XDAqAg/edit?usp=sharing
> >>>
> >>>
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> >
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Onno Benschop

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