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    My computer is now a mutt

    Well, it is now official (or semi-official, anyway): I have a computer that is a mutt.

    Not just a mongrel. But a mutt.

    Just yesterday, I purchased a Logitech keyboard. (The previous keyboard--which was probably 25 years old, or more--was skipping; I needed to re-type many letters eight or 10 times.)

    It was originally a Dell system; and I still have a Dell monitor.

    I have an Acer CPU. (Yes, it is a desktop.)

    And I have a Staples mouse. (No, I have no idea just who manufactures the mouse for Staples. I just know what brand name is imprinted on it.)

    But just as long as it works...

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjohns View Post
    Well, it is now official (or semi-official, anyway): I have a computer that is a mutt.

    Not just a mongrel. But a mutt.

    Just yesterday, I purchased a Logitech keyboard. (The previous keyboard--which was probably 25 years old, or more--was skipping; I needed to re-type many letters eight or 10 times.)

    It was originally a Dell system; and I still have a Dell monitor.

    I have an Acer CPU. (Yes, it is a desktop.)

    And I have a Staples mouse. (No, I have no idea just who manufactures the mouse for Staples. I just know what brand name is imprinted on it.)

    But just as long as it works...
    Not uncommon. As a matter of fact the level of the lack of a heterogeneous environment you’re taking about is laughable in the face of Cloud Computing combined with on-prem infrastructure.
    I find your lack of faith...disturbing...

    -Darth Vader

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    Um...yeah, what HE said.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjohns View Post
    Well, it is now official (or semi-official, anyway): I have a computer that is a mutt.

    Not just a mongrel. But a mutt.

    Just yesterday, I purchased a Logitech keyboard. (The previous keyboard--which was probably 25 years old, or more--was skipping; I needed to re-type many letters eight or 10 times.)

    It was originally a Dell system; and I still have a Dell monitor.

    I have an Acer CPU. (Yes, it is a desktop.)

    And I have a Staples mouse. (No, I have no idea just who manufactures the mouse for Staples. I just know what brand name is imprinted on it.)

    But just as long as it works...
    Nothing wrong with that. One reason that I stay away from Apple.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pjohns View Post
    Well, it is now official (or semi-official, anyway): I have a computer that is a mutt.

    Not just a mongrel. But a mutt.

    Just yesterday, I purchased a Logitech keyboard. (The previous keyboard--which was probably 25 years old, or more--was skipping; I needed to re-type many letters eight or 10 times.)

    It was originally a Dell system; and I still have a Dell monitor.

    I have an Acer CPU. (Yes, it is a desktop.)

    And I have a Staples mouse. (No, I have no idea just who manufactures the mouse for Staples. I just know what brand name is imprinted on it.)

    But just as long as it works...
    I have a new keyboard on the way from Amazon for the same reason. I don't think anything with this computer is original equipment anymore. The Monitor is a 40 inch TV. Upgraded memory and new hard drives...
    I just have to bang it on the side when the fans get too loud.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjohns View Post
    Well, it is now official (or semi-official, anyway): I have a computer that is a mutt.

    Not just a mongrel. But a mutt.

    Just yesterday, I purchased a Logitech keyboard. (The previous keyboard--which was probably 25 years old, or more--was skipping; I needed to re-type many letters eight or 10 times.)

    It was originally a Dell system; and I still have a Dell monitor.

    I have an Acer CPU. (Yes, it is a desktop.)

    And I have a Staples mouse. (No, I have no idea just who manufactures the mouse for Staples. I just know what brand name is imprinted on it.)

    But just as long as it works...
    Acer doesn't make CPUs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Dillon View Post
    Acer doesn't make CPUs.
    He may be referring to the motherboard.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter1469 View Post
    Nothing wrong with that. One reason that I stay away from Apple.
    I hadn't thought of that, but it's an excellent point! Thanks.

    My computer is also made up of various brands -- stand-ins for various parts (mouse, keyboard) that have failed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjohns View Post
    Well, it is now official (or semi-official, anyway): I have a computer that is a mutt.

    Not just a mongrel. But a mutt.

    Just yesterday, I purchased a Logitech keyboard. (The previous keyboard--which was probably 25 years old, or more--was skipping; I needed to re-type many letters eight or 10 times.)

    It was originally a Dell system; and I still have a Dell monitor.

    I have an Acer CPU. (Yes, it is a desktop.)

    And I have a Staples mouse. (No, I have no idea just who manufactures the mouse for Staples. I just know what brand name is imprinted on it.)

    But just as long as it works...
    Yeah, Acer's not too good. You can pick up real good refurbished Dells ( what I use) for about next to nuthin. I use a wireless keyboard AND mouse. Logitech is good stuff though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Who View Post
    He may be referring to the motherboard.
    They make motherboards?
    Link me an Acer 1366 motherboard, please.
    Last edited by Matt Dillon; 08-17-2020 at 10:01 PM.

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