>  DS> That is my logic to Microsoft constantly "forcing" people to upgrade.   
   >  DS> "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".    
   >    
   > For sure.  :)  And for the record, I checked the "new" laptop... it's a   
   > Pentium... but not particularly new...  ;)  The battery/charging system   
   > is in much better shape than the old one... so I guess we had gotten to   
   > the "I guess it's broke enough to fix" stage...     
   >    
   Nancy,   
       
     The technology is changing so rapidly that it's dizzying. And, the batteries   
   for laptops, cellphones, ham radio handi-talkies, etc. run down so darn fast.   
   If someone could create a portable, LONG LASTING battery, they'd be laughing   
   all the way to the bank...just like the guy who invented the "Loofa Dog". The   
   dachshunds my late wife and I had LOVED them...and would tear them to shreds   
   in no time.   
       
   Daryl   
      
      
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