I accumulated additional software and peripherals on an as-needed basis, always with an eye on the checkbook balance. In this respect, I probably am similar to many of you. I certainly have received plenty of value from these online accounts. Using the humble calculator desk accessory, I recently added up all my computer-related expenditures during the past three years. When I originally acquired the Performa, my e-pal, Paul Martin, advised that I would be very lucky to be using the same Mac in three years.
Technological advancement is a mixed blessing for the humble computer purchaser on a limited budget.
It appears that my next Mac will come from Apple instead of Motorola or Power Computing. I look forward to hearing from you, and reading your personal comments and experiences. Keep in touch, friends. I'm getting hungry.