Re: [Staffslug] The Lug

On 11 February 2011 22:35, Matthew <m(a)z.je&gt; wrote: Yes it does sound a bit odd and a bit off even.. Our problem was (and still is for some of the owners) the fact that 2nd hand PCs are not always the most reliable. We have to have complete (well as near as...) reliability. We have to be able to log on and go not have to worry whether the PC we are using is going to actually start, break down half way through a moderating session or simply freeze up on us. We felt that a laptop Pc was the way to go as it would at least be portable if another owner/moderator was in the need of an emergency loan for the previous reasons. Try getting hold a decent 2nd hand laptop.... for free!!!! It can be done but we were competing with over 2,500 other members when they were offered. We do not get any special privileges when anything is offered that is something I have always been ultra strict about from day one. We have to request exactly the same as the very newest member. Anyway, if we didn't get the grants it would only go to some snotty nosed schoolboy football team :-))))) -- ============================================== Kevan Linux user #373362 Staffordshire ********************************************** www.freeworld-recycling.org 'From me to you towards a sustainable future.' **********************************************