Reply to thread Um, I run Linux. I use the FTP install, so it costs me, in effect, nothing. Those are not prices for unknown brands. Hard disk was a Maxtor, the memory was a known brand.... etc, etc. If I went to a show and went for "cheapest price" then I could get substantially cheaper things, but I tend to stick with reasonable brand stuff. I'm quite well aware that RISC OS stuff is going to cost more than PC's for ever more; it always has. *However* I don't accept that it's impossible for any of these companies to produce a cheaper bare-bones system that those of us who are somewhat more strapped for cash can buy and populate with stuff we already own. I've *got* an entire machine which could be used for parts (memory, hdd, powersupply, case, etc, etc) - and which would feasibly make returning to RISC OS something I could consider, rather than something that I just consider as a flight of fancy because I'm unlikely, at least in the forseeable future to be able to pay 1,200 for a machine. Wheras I might be coaxed into attempting to save 300-400 (especially if the Unix Porting project brings my favourite apps PyoorKate on 07/09/04 11:53PM [ Reply | Permalink | Report ] Please login before posting a comment. Use the form on the right to do so or create a free account.

Search the archives Today's featured article RISC OS artist wows public with digital artwork A RISC OS-using artist has described exhibiting his digitally-created work in a public gallery as a "rewarding experience". Richard Ashbery, who used ArtWorks and Photodesk to create his images, showed off patterns and colourful illustrations to punters, who told him his work made a change from the oils and watercolour masterpieces usually exhibited.  1 comment, latest by socris on 18/11/08 4:23PM. Published: 17 Nov 2008 Random article Taking OS features for granted Are we under-selling RISC OS?  63 comments, latest by chrisj on 06/11/05 1:20PM. Published: 1 Nov 2005 Useful links News and media: Iconbar • MyRISCOS • ArcSite • RISCOScode • ANS • C.S.A.Announce • Archive • Qercus • RiscWorld • Drag'n'Drop • GAG-News Top developers: RISCOS Ltd • RISC OS Open • MW Software • R-Comp • Advantage Six • VirtualAcorn Dealers: CJE Micros • APDL • Castle • a4 • X-Ample • Liquid Silicon • Webmonster Usergroups: WROCC • RONE • NKACC • IRUG • SASAUG • ROUGOL • RONWUG • MUG • WAUG • GAG • RISCOS.be Useful: RISCOS.org.uk • RISCOS.org • RISCOS.info • Filebase • Chris Why's Acorn/RISC OS collection • NetSurf Non-RISC OS: The Register • The Inquirer • Apple Insider • BBC News • Sky News • Google News • xkcd • diodesign

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