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  From: Andrew Reid <andrew.reid@plug.cx>
  To  : Greg Lehey <grog@lemis.com>
  Date: 10 Jul 2001 16:29:49 +0930

Re: AMD Notebook Chips / Computer Shops in Adelaide / Auslinx

On 10 Jul 2001 16:24:28 +0930, Greg Lehey wrote:

> I've never used Compaq myself, but I've heard many horror stories
> about them.  They're "almost compatible".  No-name machines are
> generally more compatible, because they have to be to stay in
> business.

I picked up a couple of Compaq Proliant servers at an Auction once (with
2 2GB SCSI HDDs each :-) and I've been most impressed with them. All
apart from the fact it uses wierd, non-standard "Compaq" EDO RAM which
costs double the price of generic RAM :-(

The time it takes to get support out of Compaq is often long. It seems
to depend on who you are and how much they care about you.

> That's pretty much the exception in my experience.  But yes, in
> general you'll get better service from name brands.

Indeed.

   - andrew

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