About My Computer Systems

I have had a variety of systems, some of which I still use. All hardware described below is internal to each box unless otherwise specified.

PC Platform

Architecture Dell Dimension XPS B1000, friends ex-PC but now mine with new 3D graphics card.  
Hardware Intel Pentium III 1GHz, 512MB RAM, 1x40GB system HD, 1x320GB HD, 1x250GB HD, 1.44MB floppy drive, 8x4x32 DVD+/-RW Lightscribe Philips ReWriter, NVidia GeForce 6800LE, m3D PowerVR2, Orchid Righteous 3Dfx, Soundblaster AWE32, RainbowRunner Studio (video capture/output). I added a harddisk caddy for one of the data drives which can now be switched over with ease  
Operating Systems Operating systems selectable on boot:
  • WindowsXP SP2
  • Linux Mandrake 8.2 (now on another machine)
 
Software tzsh for UNIX features under Windows, Photoshop Elements 2.0, too many games to mention but I especially like Microsoft Flight Simulator2000  
Other Peripherals Panasonic PanaSync5G 17" monitor, Genius Optical Mouse, Wacom Pen(cordless) and Tablet, Epson Perfection 1250 flatbed scanner, Thrustmaster F16 Combat Stick, Saitek X35T Throttle control, PC Power Joy/Gamepad.  

Architecture IBM Compatible hand built PC with VA-503+ motherboard by 1st Mainboard with 1*AGP, 3*PCI, 3*ISA

Previous setup had a P51430VX-250DM Explorer II motherboard with 4*PCI & 3*ISA, but the power supply went taking the board with it.
Hardware Intel Pentium 200 MMX, 128MB RAM, 32GB Harddisk, 1.44MB floppy drive, 8x4x32 CD-RW IomegaZip 650, HP Colorado Tape Streamer, Matrox Mystique 220, m3D PowerVR2, Orchid Righteous 3Dfx, Soundblaster AWE32, RainbowRunner Studio (video capture/output).
Operating Systems Operating systems selectable on boot:
  • Vector SOHO LINUX, this is the default boot option
  • Windows98 (for testing very old stuff)
  • DOS
 
Software tzsh for UNIX features under Windows, Microsoft Developers Studio 6.0 (including VC++ and VB), too many games to mention but I especially like Microsoft Flight Simulator98 and Jane's submarine simulation 688(I) Hunter/Killer.  
Other Peripherals Panasonic PanaSync5G 17" monitor, Microsoft Mouse, Wacom Pen(cordless) and Tablet, iomega ZIP250 USB version, Primax Rollerball, Logitech Scanman Color 2000 hand scanner, Thrustmaster F16 Combat Stick, Saitek X35T Throttle control, PC Power Joy/Gamepad, Thrustmaster F1 Sprint Racing Wheel and Pedals. BT ISDN2 IgnitionPro Terminal Adapter  

Retired (and broken up for parts)

Architecture IBM Compatible re-built PC, ex AST Bravo MS P/100, only original motherboard, processor, case and power supply sourced, all other internals bought or already had.  
Hardware Intel Pentium 100, 64MB RAM, swapable boot Harddisk, 1.44MB floppy drive, x24 CD-ROM , Soundblaster AWE32.
Operating Systems Operating systems selectable on powerup (depends which harddisk is in main drive bay), disks include::
  • Smoothwall - Linux based firewall
  • LINUX (Mandrake 7.1)
  • Windows98
  • WindowsNT
The Smoothwall web proxy and firewall is my main use for this machine. 		 
Software Various utilities, this machine is used as a test bed for O/S and software compatability.  
Other Peripherals Panasonic PanaSync5G 17" monitor, AST Mouse  

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