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Happy Birthday Dad!

Posted on March 21, 2005

I would have bought you something, but we've decided to save most (if not all) of my earnings for college, and that should be a good enough present in and of itself, right?  Besides, it's not like I can really buy you that Athlon 64 4000+, eh?

But you'll probably buy that for yourself, along with the rest of the computer, right?  That is if you really mean it this time. :tongue:

Let's take a look back in time, shall we?  I don't know the exact years these various "events" took place, but hopefully the processor speeds should give most of you a rough idea.

Me: "Our machine [the one Brian and I shared, 750mhz] is faster than your's!!"
Dad: "Yea, yea.  Just wait, I'll get a 1ghz when it comes out and it will scream."
...
Dad: "I'm waiting for the 2ghz."
...
*our machine is upgraded to 2ghz*
...
Dad: "The 64-bitter is going to be awesome."
...
*upgrades David's machine to 1.6ghz*
...
Dad: "Yep, that 64-bit will be nice."
...
*AndrAIa is built, clocks in at ~3.2ghz*
...
Dad: "I'm waiting for the 4200+ to push the 4000+ down in price." (most recent, just earlier this month if I recall correctly)

A new machine would do you good.  But an Athlon 64 4000+??  I'm sure you'll have a very nice graphics card too.  It's a shame you don't play any games :tongue:

Alright everyone, say it with me:

Happy Birthday Tony's Dad!

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  1. Tony,

    Thanks for the happy birthday wishes.  I turned $29 this year. 

    FYI…  I called Ability last week and asked if they would setup a Linux desktop for me.  The don’t install Linux OS.  I wanted someone else to do it and setup parts that I’m missing.  I also, just happened to look at abilitypc.com’s price list earlier today.  They updated it on March 18th, but the next processor speed (> 4000+) has not been released yet.  I was hoping it was this week so that I could purchase it this month.  As you can see, with all the machines in this house, why should I purchase a new one?  Why buy the cow when the milk is free?  Thanks for keeping the milk flowing while I wait to upgrade my computer.

    Dad

  2. We were looking at that one magazine and the processors listed for the Alienware machines had both the 4000+ and the FX, didn’t it?  Hm, maybe Ability just doesn’t have the newest one.

  3. You could always hold out for the dual-core 4000+…

  4. I don’t need to wait for the dual-core because it plugs into the same socket 939.

    *now if I can only get Linux to behave as a desktop*

  5. It does.  Very well might I add.  From the various times I’ve used it, it’s worked very well for my needs (well, except in the gaming department, but that’s another story).


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