Compaq has 42x7 800 number technical support and is very good at it.
> 2) what kinds of maintenance problems have been encountered
If you have an all compaq system, no third party parts you should find a
simple to install and maintain system with high reliability.
> 3)how user-friendly are Compaq computers and servers for novices
This depends on what operating system you are planning
to use. On the file server Windows NT will be a easier to
support option than Netware. On a workstation use Win95.
The combination of NT and (5 is very strong. After the initial
pain of installation you will find a more secure easy to maintain
network tan any other option including any apple option.
If you need any other help call or email me directly. We sell Compaq, Netware
and Microsoft to Arizona Schools so I can give you some counsel if you are
unsure of a decision.
-- Lee Zeltzer, Senior Consultant Innovative System Design 100 N. Stone Ave. Suite 605 Tucson AZ 85701 (520)791-3323 X 21 http://www.isdnet.com lzeltzer@isdnet.com