[Herts] Another SSD option

[Andrew Porter]

Perhaps the use of a Blu Ray Read/Write drive is needed to load Windows 
7! However, with Open Office now able to handle the latest Microsoft 
Office 2007 files, I see little advantage to moving away from what is 
becoming an increasingly popular alternative in the form of Ubuntu Linux.

Andrew



Steve Clark wrote:
> There was some discussion of solid state drives a while back. This 
> looks like an interesting entry-level option
>
> http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2009/11/09/review_storage_kingston_ssd_now_v_40gb/
>
> 40GB for £70. I wouldn't call 40GB 'bugger all'. That should be plenty 
> of all the applications you need. They say Windows 7 needs 20GB. 
> Really? How many DVDs does it come on?
>
> I'll consider one at some point. My next planned upgrade is to get a 
> large LCD screen. The PC is fast enough for my non-gaming needs.
>
> BTW I upgraded my Kubuntu system to 9.10 Karmic Koala at the weekend. 
> No problems during the upgrade, but have picked up a strange problem. 
> When 3 users are logged in the 3rd gets their X session killed at 
> random times. Very annoying as I'm often 3rd one in when I get home 
> and wife+kids are already logged in. Seems perfectly stable with just 
> 2 users.
>
> -- 
> Steve
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