Another landmark in history

[Fred]

Unless my records are fouled up again - today is Shane's birthday.
:birthday: :party: :dance2:

[FTP Guy]

Happy Birthday Sean! :P

[Cartman]

Shane or Sean ... which is it? OK, both you guys ... Have a Happy Birthday(s)

:birthday:

[Fred]

Shane has a new computer since his bit the dust so we know he is a tad busy trying to transfer files

[Helen]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHANE :!:
:toast: :birthday: :dance:

[Shane]

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Thanks guys..............but one birthday a year is enough for me and today or even tomorrow etc aint it :shocked: ............... (but thanks anyway Fred...)

Fred's right about the new computer bit though, been tied up installing stuff etc etc etc ..............you all been there I know :D :D ..............

It aint Sean's birthday yet either Joe :D :D

[Flash ho]

Happy Day M8! :shocked:

So, what are the specs on the new box!

[Fred]

I give up on birthdays - someone gave me that date last year and I added it to my calendar. :roll:

[Shane]

Sorry 'bout that Fred........your informant was misinformed :D :D , but it's the thought that counts..........

Had to get one quick Richard....but did okay..just bought the box, and choose spec...within price limit £800/$1300, +tax at 17.5%.... old monitor, keyboard etc etc etc ok

Fujitsu/Siemens based but with altered spec
P4 2.8GHz
120GB H/D Western Digital
512 ram
2 firewire ports/8 USB
128MB ATI Radeon Graphics card
DVD/RW
XP Pro
etc etc

First time I've used XP seriously And gotta say I'm impressed.........

It's kinda nice & was a good price, but unexpected purchase & time transferring stuff is/was a pain.............old puter is still (just) hobbling along but it's on it's way out. And Fast.

Was saving for a Mac G4...................another thing out the window :shocked:

[Flash ho]

That looks like a great system!! Especially the vid card! Does the 128MB ATI Radeon Graphics card support 2 monitors?

[Shane]

Yep.........I'm pleased with the system.

On the Radeon Graphics Card; I saw one ages ago running some heavy games and 3D stuff on a friends machine and was impressed. I decided then whenever I was gonna update I wanted one. They have a recommended retail of $149 in the USA, mine was discounted as was buying the system but bang for buck either way you can't complain. I'm sure you can get it discounted from the recommended retail there too. Genuinely impressed with it..Oh yeah it does support two monitors with Hydravision http://www.ati.com/companyinfo/glossary/hydravision/index.html

More general stuff on the card here:

http://www.ati.com/products/pc/radeon9000pro/index.html

[fuhgedaboutit]

Ok, now this is a "Happy UnBirthday Shane card." :roll:

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[Shane]

Ha Ha Ha Ha thanx, Dusty...................... "Wife romps in Rio.." (etc)

:shocked:

You know me and UK tabloids only too well......................

:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

[Flash ho]

Great One Dusty!! (( Rio is 3rd week in Feb. (serious here))))

Shane - Thanks for the 2 head info. Upgrading as bucks allow.

[Fred]

You are too much Dusty - :biglaugh: