The "Second 'Pute" in my office is an eMachines Monster 500a. Built in 1998, in "Dog" years, it is 77 years old, in 'pute years definitely over 100. Has been "Updated" to Windows 2000 Pro, which is still supported (and slowed the machine down) - 'til early 2010. By modern standards - RUNS SLOW! Nevertheless, it RUNS. I used it for about 6 months as my main office computer after a 2003 DELL Dimension fried its motherboard, my/our fault - didn't diagnose/find/replace a bad cooling fan. Replaced the Dimension with a Studio 540 when the W-7 Free Upgrade became available this summer. The W-7 disc is on its way and will be U/G Installed by 12/01/2009. In the interim, have converted to "Open Document" totally. Have told my "Office" based Lawyers and Accountants to get Open Office or BE GONE. As the Download is FREE - They have done it! FREE is good for me, and THEE as long as it is FREE except time and electricity. The "Little Monster" (500a) - Still runs - Thank You Averratec - the presumed actual manufacturer of this machine. Like Ha-Shem, its Justice is Slow, AND Sure. When I retire it, next year, it will be retired respectfully and become an honored Word Processing Machine. That is all. Dr. Shalit -
