Genealogist's dilemma -- new hardware or new software

If you are running Windows 95 on a ten year old (or older) PC storing your genealogy files in Personal Ancestral File Version 4.0, you probably aren't reading this post and likely don't know or care about the latest in software and hardware releases. But if you are like me and have a scanning project where you have tens of thousands of files, including video, audio, and photos, you may be interested in looking for a new computer. One of the issues driving new acquisitions is the overwhelming prevalence of graphic files, not just from digital cameras and scanners, but from browsers like Google. For example, try loading Google Maps Streetview on an older computer with a dial up Internet connection. What a dilemma!
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