That new computer smell

[windandwater]

Finally, after many years of pleading, my mom consented to get a new home desktop computer. YAY! Seriously, our home comp was bought in 1996, was loaded with viruses, and abominably slow. It was running Windows 95, IE 5.0, and AOL 5.0, which should tell you how bad it was. I should take it out back and shoot the thing.

Anyway, we went computer shopping yesterday and I just finished taking out the old computer (so many wires and cables x.x) and setting up the new computer. I still have to strip out all the unnecessary programs and crap that always come pre-installed, but we're pretty much good to go! :3

It's an HP with 2 GB RAM, AMD Athalon processor, 250GB of HD space, plus a 17 inch flat panel LCD. X33!! *makes a little happy noise* Mom also bought herself a new digital camera, because it came with a photo printer and free memory card. Circuit City always makes me happy.

Of course, the thing that's annoying me right now is that we still have only AOL dial-up, and it's being a bitch and a half right now. I keep getting kicked offline, and it SUCKS because I'm trying to download the Norton antivirus updates I need.

Slow dial-up + getting kicked + huge updates = cranky Sera

But I shall prevail! Eventually. I just really wish LiveUpdate would SAVE the updates it's already finished, instead of me having to download the same 16 files over and over again after I get kicked and reconnect. x___X;; Too bad there's no wireless on this comp, or I'd try to piggyback off the neighbors, but then again, I think that's on the other side of the house. XP

Okay, back to tweaking things.

Comments

[missingwatch.livejournal.com]

yay! new computer!

[windandwater.livejournal.com]

♥ !!!

[kwycksylver.livejournal.com]

Your parents aren't convinced dsl or cable is better?

[windandwater.livejournal.com]

They are way behind on the times. .___.;; Only my mom has an e-mail address that she checks... weekly. Plus, it's expensive because our area is only set up for dsl or cable from one company, I think.

[aoi.livejournal.com]

hmmm... my parents use verizon DSL, and the last time I checked with my Dad, they were paying a little less than $25/month for it. I think they're also having some kind of promo special for $17/month for the first year...? Not entirely sure, but definitely worth looking into, ne? ::nodnod::

[windandwater.livejournal.com]

Not bad. But didn't Verizon turn into Time-Warner or something recently? I'm not sure. While I would love DSL, I still would be the only one really using it. We're banning Dad from getting on PokerStars.com.

[wickedgameff.livejournal.com]

you really need to get rid of the AOL. there are cheaper and better dial up companies out there. AOL isn't even a true ISP, they're a web service provider. I don't know how big your influence is but I really suggest going with someone else.

but congrats on the new computer. new computers are always good.

[windandwater.livejournal.com]

The thing is, I don't actually mind AOL. Plus I've had my email addy forever, and I like it. And it's a total pain trying to teach my parents how to do new and different things.