[Am-info] Roll-your-own categories.

[Erick Andrews]

On 04 Mar 2002 09:36:44 -0500, Sujal Shah wrote:

[...]

>Well, we can keep arguing particular categories all we want, but it's
>really not that important.
>
>FWIW, I would put Geoffrey in my category 2.  I would put Marcus and
>Erick into category 1 (you're enthusiasts who know how to make your
>hardware perform).  Many Windows users I know that have built their own
>boxes are gamers, so I felt that I should mention them specifically.
>
>My only point was that I don't think OS choice really has much of
>anything to do with the decision to build your own box.  There is
>usually some other driver to do so. 
>
>Sujal
>

If there is some other driving force, what category would you suggest?

I believe that the choice of OS, even if it's some flavor of Windows,
is a significant driving force for those who choose to build a PC system.

For example, if I need to run Win3.11 or Win9x, I may not care.  Cheap
stuff or left over parts cobbled together is usually sufficient for those OS's.  

However, if I want an NT Server or one of it's follow-ons, I'll likely build;
I might even need to build to eliminate unwanted integrated peripherals
found on so many motherboards in pre-built boxes.  And I may not be
an "enthusiast", but a SOHO user or small integrator...come to think of
it, the last two comprise another unique category.

My point is that the choice of OS and its performance are strongly related,
which weighs heavily toward a build-your-own decision.

-- 
Erick Andrews