I don't want to have to think about anything complicated. I came up with some requirements that my next computer should be able to fulfill. Two, it had to have support for the most popular multimedia formats on the Net, particularly MP3, QuickTime, and RealMedia. Three, it had to be able to hook into my network here at home and get on the Net via a DSL link. After careful consideration of all of these facts, it was clear that a Macintosh would be just what I needed.
Lets get to that longevity point.
This computer was built in 1995, the year I started using computers. I've had it for over a year, and it's still running like a charm with no problems. I'm giving it to my mother so she can get on the Net. Multimedia and DVD is important to me. I want to be able to watch movies on the computer, and be able to see Steve Jobs's keynote whenever I want.