[mdlug] computer shutting down

[Robert Adkins]

Michael Rudas (computer) wrote:
> An issue to consider, if you are running Windows XP: a
> new motherboard is considered a new computer, hence a
> new ~$80 (or more) XP license is needed-- one of the
> reasons I often replace the caps instead of the MB.
>   
    Just tell the guy in India that your kid knocked over your PC and 
ta-da, the Hard Drive was destroyed and you had to reinstall the OS... 
How are they going to check? (Hint: They don't.)

    -Rob