Heya,
I got a question about computers. Right now, in Hi school, I’m using a 1990 Mac Classic (black and white, no less) for all my assignments etc. The thing can do word processing no problem, and I’m not taking any computer or science-ish courses at UofT, and I was wondering whether I should get something better. It can’t run Internet, but they do have computers you can use on campus, don’t they? Anyways, lemme know if you think I should buy a new one (I got some money saved up), or if I’ll be OK to stick with the clunker.
Thanks
well, i think the deciding factor is whether or not your mac classic has number munchers on it. remember that game with the little evil trollies and you have to munch prime numbers or multiples of 3, etc.? that was the shit. basically, it’s up to you. the calendar says: “the equipment and software available to students are up-to-date and accessible. on the st.george campus, networks of pc and unix workstations support the computing needs of all our courses. in addition, some higher-level courses are based on laboratories.”
so the school provides, but weigh that against going all night in a computer lab and waiting in line to do your homework (i don’t actually know how many computers there are). do you want a new computer? or can you find something better to spend your cash on? if you need the cash to survive next year, don’t get it. if you need the cash for beer next year, think about it and prioritize. the choice is yours, my dear computer geek.
cheers,
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