Once you go Mac...

Who wants to try to sell me on the idea of buying an Apple laptop?

Let me say this much: I do a lot of word processing, graphics manipulation, and gaming on a laptop. I want to be able to use all my PC software on it (all my games too), and not have *any* issues with it. I'd also like it to be fairly light/small... I've learned that lugging around a heavy laptop is way too annoying.

So... why should I get one?

We will, we will, BILL YOU. (from Lucas)

http://beirut.usembassy.gov/lebanon/Lebanon_Situation_Update.html

"The Department of State reminds American citizens that the U.S. government does not provide no-cost transportation but does have the authority to provide repatriation loans to those in financial need. For the portion of your trip directly handled by the U.S. Government we will ask you to sign a promissory note and we will bill you at a later date. In a subsequent message, when we have specific details about the transporation arrangments, we will inform you about the costs you will incur. We will also work with commercial aircraft to ensure that they have adequate flights to help you depart Cyprus and connect to your final destination."

I wonder if people had to pay when they bugged out of Vietnam?

And now for something completely different...

"Sir, all enemies are neutralized sir! We have secured the hostages, sir!"

"Excellent! Do they have their wallets?"