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My New Toy (Updated) 0

My new computer, which I intend to use as my home file server, is due to arrive today. I told the vendor to put Slackware Linux on it. Slackware is the distro of iron: It always works and never breaks.

I shall retire my Dell Dimension 4700, which is ten years old (I got it from Second Source about seven years ago–if you are in Upper Delaware, Second Source is the place to go for used computers and computer repairs), wipe the HDD, and donate it to my local DAV thrift store.

Addendum:

It arrived, exactly as promised. And it rocks.

Zareason makes good boxes.

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