Blue29, the important thing to consider here is what you've stated to be your reasons for having a computer - music, games, internet!

The fact that you want games dictates that you need a Windows PC. Forget Mac, forget Linux. Although some games are available for those platforms, the mainstream of PC Gaming is Windows.

I'd also advise against buying a 'Name Brand' PC for one simple reason - you'll pay more for less performance! PC games are pretty much the most demanding task that you can use a PC for, and they require high performing machines. If your budget stretches to it, try to get hold of an Athlon64 system, with at least 512Mb or preferably 1Gb of RAM installed, either a Radeon9600XT or GeForceFX5900XT display card as a minimum, or preferably a Radeon 9800 Pro, GeForce FX5950 or better.

You're best to purchase a 'White Box' PC - one that's been assembled by a local PC supplier - or purchase the components and assemble it yourself. You'll get nothing more than an OEM copy of Windows XP and the basic warranty on components with your system, but the savings on all that Support and Service will enable you to have a better performing system for your money.

Oh yes! And don't forget to ensure you have lots and lots of hard drive storage space.

Hello,

I agree with TallCool1's description of the Apple platform. It is possible to plug in a USB mouse with a scroll wheel, and the OS will work with the right button and wheel with no problems. I use a Logitech USB mouse, and can do things with the right button with no problems. OS 9 had a little right button support -- OS X has a lot more features.

I also agree with Catweasle about Windows being the OS of choice for games. While Mac and Linux have some titles, your very cool gaming programs will be on Windows. I am not a big gamer to begin with, so that does not bother me, and I enjoy fighting monsters on the OS I have, instead of fighting virus and other issues that Windows machines are prone to.

If it is possible, before you make your purchase, go and take a feel for these OS's on your own. Also take a look at the tech forums here and see what types of problems people are reporting, and make an informed decision on what you want to get into.

Also -- a large thumbs up to OpenOffice and GIMP. I use both on my Mac OS X and on the Red Hat Linux server in the house often. Might want to also mention Eudora for email, and a desktop package called RagTime for page layout.

Christian

hi i am looking for help i have got amac osx 10.5.6 and have got acd or 2 stuck i hav tried various ways to release it/them to no avail does anyone know how to get the outer casing off to release it/them?
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tellme123

First, you start your own thread and pay attention to what you are typing so it actually makes sense (punctuation would be a bonus).