Yes, the list is endless, but I was trying to take an angle from the user "problem" point of view. In my experience, some departments have hardly any problems with (what is essentially) PC-based kit, whilst others may always be "fiddling about" with it (and I bet this applies where you are)!

Robert is right ... the "virus" problems will be self-inflicted wounds (that is, by the user)!

Regarding repairs, it sounds like you need to get down to the souk more often, Mate! The up-side of of all this is (I suppose) that PC parts are so cheap that you can basically afford to change the whole thing!

I know where there is at least one shed-full of old PC's. From the bean counter's perspective, they have zero value (and may even represent a liability - as in, "costly to dispose of"). I'll bet that any of the parts you need will be in there somewhere. Pity you're not in the UK! smile


If you don't inspect ... don't expect.