Just goes to show what dyslexia can do. I read Richmond and think Redmond, and it's getting worse.
Spend too much time looking at a computer screen I suppose, or maybe it was because I was looking at Bill's office in Redmond on Google Earth thinking that, if I could smart-bomb his offices automatically when a BSOD appears on the screen by linking in to a defence computer I could get a free copy of Windows Vista.
Just who is defending who around here anyway?
(Windows Vista is the latest name for Windows Longhorn due to replace XP and now in Beta testing.)
It has the advantage of being available in 32-bit and 64-bit editions. 64-bit operating system architecture has even more virtual memory available and can use even more RAM but it is more for professional engineers, scientists and film makers.
Certainly for the money, it looks like good value. I see that there is 64 MB of video memory.
Just ask them if this is totally independant of the main system memory. That is important as it can affect performance.
If it is not independant but inclusive, i.e. 512-64MB making 448MB then I would opt for the better video card with 128MB.
So yes, the floppy can come in real handy when repairs are needed and 512 MB of RAM is a sensible choice.
Ask if you can add more later if you need to,will they still have it in stock or is it a limited period offer.
Good luck with the new computer.