What computer/OS are you using?

[Chocofreak13]

@bella: the stuff i'm sending you isn't going to be heavy by any means, but it'll be heavier than the stuff you're sending me. the thinclient laptop is only about 5 lbs (according to the manual), while i'd estimate that the two containers you have wouldn't add up to 1. but tbh, it can fit in a flat-rate box, so i'll investigate shipping prices later this week.

@pent: alright, i'll try to discuss the ram situation with mum. but i might wait a few days. we just bought some stuff last night. ^^;;

also, would it just be easier to send a money order for the amount your way?

[Nichi]

Yeah, that would be best; rather than the RAM going from Newegg to you to me and then back to you in your laptop

[Chocofreak13]

well, i'd have it shipped to you. but it still seems easier that way. could you refresh my memory on the price?

[Nichi]

It was $55 for the RAM, and I remember you said you'd cover the approx. $16 to ship it (I'll recalculate the price once I'm further along)

[Bella]

Thanks K, tell me when you find out how much shipping will be.

[Chocofreak13]

@bella: sure thing, i'll post it here.

@pent: $71, okay.

[Bella]

Greetings to OSC from Ubuntu.

[Nichi]

Very nice ^_^

So, are you dual-booting it with Windows 7, or outright switching?

[Bella]

It was just a live CD test run, I'm gonna try out Mint too and then decide which I want to dual-boot with.

[Nichi]

Sounds good. Linux Mint is really nice, the bit I've used of it :3

[Chocofreak13]

i'd say ubuntu if you're running 7 alongside it. but 7 can run on older hardware, too, so if that's the case mint might be better since it's less stress from what i know.

of course, i'm the wrong person to consult about this. since well, i've never used linux. :3

[Bella]

I'm not actually sure if Mint is more lightweight than Ubuntu these days...

Today I was given a Powerbook 3400c (1997) and 520c (1994). The 3400c turns on, but the screen stays blank white... :/

[Nichi]

I wish I'd be given random old Apple computers, even if they don't work ;_;

[Chocofreak13]

what of the other one? doesn't turn on? :\

[Nichi]

So, the 3rd hard drive for Kari's laptop has landed. It actually fits this time

Now, all I need to do is install Windows, the software she needs, and upgrade the RAM :3