Just buy a UPS - they're cheap enough if you can get a small one, and they will keep your 'puter much safer than a surge strip. And there's no reason for him to go 64-bit, none of the current gerenation of tools he uses will make use of it
Offsides (who's gonna give Bob a UPS if he's correct about having a spare)Drunkard's Walk Forum Moderator and Prereader At Large
Offsides (who's gonna give Bob a UPS if he's correct about having a spare)Drunkard's Walk Forum Moderator and Prereader At Large