My Boss...

[MooseKnuckle]

My Boss offered to buy me a new home computer as a bonus. What should I get? A 1GHZ Compaq? Please help, I would like your advice. Thanks in advance.

 

[Killbat]

Pick one of those dual Xeon Gateway machines! With the 512mb of RAM!

 

[Russ]

http://www.supermicro.com/PRODUCT/SUPERServer/SuperServer8050.htm

Russ, NCNE

 

[RSI]

Killbat are you INSANE??????????/

......... only 512MB? WTF?

How about 2GB RAM and 1GHz AMD CPU OC'd to 1.5GHz?

-RSI

 

[hubbs]

Guys, Guys, Guys we all know that a P233 MMX 32mb Ram would be the best deal for your money. Quit filling his minds of bogus computers

 

[Killbat]

Russ knows what's up

 

[SKiller]

Uhm.. I think the key words there were "home computer", I'm pretty sure his boss would be a liittle pissed if he asked for a $10,000 server.

MooseKnuckle

How much does your boss know about computers? Would you want to put your own machine together? Depending on his position you can probably get away with building/custom-ordering a $2,500-$3,500 machine. As to what you should get - what is it that you want to use it for?

 

[Prodigy^]

lol @ 1Ghz compaq

 

[Prodigy^]

yikes that's a neat computer Russ :Q

 

[ltk007]

Don't get a compaq, build your own 1ghz Thunderbird.

 

[Killbat]

Get that computer Russ suggested. Then count the seconds until he suggests loading RC5 on it.

 

[compuwiz1]

Find out the budget for said system, then build it.

 

[Mister T]

Russ, I have a couple of those, they take up too much space...

 

[Looney]

Moosenuckle, if your boss insists on a proprietary system, get a Dell or Micron... but like some of the others, I would just build one personally if given the choice.

 

[Mday]

if you have a good system already, how about a laptop...

 

[purplehayes]

Moose Knuckle Can I come work where you work?? Huh? Huh? Can I??? Huh?

 

[Russ]

Mister T,

I have adequate space, and I'll pay the shipping.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Russ]

BTW, guys, since it appears that none of you got it; he's making fun of Paulson with this thread.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Snakeus]

Yes Russ I think most got it but what I don't get is how you could push anything that was not sold by you. Where the hell is your sense of business here!

Snakeus
Thank God little Elian is free at last!

 

[Wangel]

Our company started to sell their older computers to the employees (P350's loaded for $50). Is this a good deal? It's actually a double edged sword. They make you sign an agreement that the computer is for you and not to be resold. Thats not the worse part. They now have home projects for you to work on at home. For many, 8 hours of work a day is enough. To bring home your work and to consume all your time working is too much. Beware of bosses bearing gifts.

 

[Killbat]

Jesus Wangel, that's the most evil thing I've ever heard. :Q

 

[MooseKnuckle]

Good one, RUSS.

 

[PCAddict]

I agree with Killbat. That is EVIL.