Re: Looking for a good Linux shop in Madison, Wisconsin

Not all that far from you as places go.  In Iowa.

Mark Peveto
Registered Linux user number 600552
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On Wed, 29 Jun 2016, John G Heim wrote:

> I happen to be in Madison and I've already offered to upgrade John's machine
> for him. But there is a really, really good computer repair shop in Madison
> that does linux. It's called Madison Computer Works. I've been doing business
> with them since the mid-90s even before I knew anything about linux myself.
>
>
>
> On 06/29/2016 10:00 AM, Janina Sajka wrote:
> > Hi, John:
> >
> > I agree with your preference for taking your machine to a Linux shop.
> >
> > However, it's probably not really necessary. Unless you're also asking
> > them to install software, any competent shop that builds machines to
> > customer requirements should be able to explore and help with upgrading
> > your machine with things like more RAM and faster/bigger hard drives.
> >
> > PS: You should keep in the back of your mind that it might be cheaper to
> > simply replace, though I would still go with figuring out your
> > components iteratively and not just buy of the shelf.
> >
> > For example, I'd want to investigate upgrading to an ePCI hard drive.
> > They're getting down to the affordable range, at least for the OS
> > itself.
> >
> >
> > Good luck, and stay in touch about this. I think a lot of us will be
> > interested.
> >
> > Janina
> >
> > John J. Boyer writes:
> > > My Linux machine needs a new disk drive and a general overhaul. Does
> > > anyone know of a good Linux shop in Madison, Wisconsin?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > John
> > >
> > > --
> > > John J. Boyer; President,
> > > AbilitiesSoft, Inc.
> > > Email: [email protected]
> > > Website: http://www.abilitiessoft.org
> > > Status: 501(C)(3) Nonprofit
> > > Location: Madison, Wisconsin USA
> > > Mission: To develop softwares and provide STEM services for people with
> > >           disabilities which are available at no cost.
> > >
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