>>>>>>>Actually a separate "Hardware" forum on the same level as the VFP or Internet or Chatter forums might not be so bad. I've seen messages about new hardware someone has bought, or questions on what hardware someone would recommend. So why not?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I like the idea. Would you like to recommend a few categories we could use to start with for that forum definition?
>>>>>
>>>>>Computers themselves
>>>>>Networking
>>>>>Security (though largely a software issue)
>>>>
>>>>As an idea, these categories and breakdowns make sense:
>>>>http://www.techsupportforum.com/
>>>
>>>Just list here what you think will apply.
>>
>>Excuse me????????
>
>I've checked the link, but there are too many forums with the word support in them. I think if you can compose a shorter list, it will be helpful.

Oh, I see. I should have added more information. Scroll down just below the red box and they are right there - the main categories. Don't do anything pertaining to the information in the red box which is visible when you first go to that link. Just scroll down on that page a bit...

Security Center 
   Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help 
   General Computer Security 
   Computer Security News 
 
Microsoft Support 
    Win 98 & ME Support 
    Windows Vista/Windows 7 Support   Windows 2000 Pro / NT Workstation Support 
    Windows NT/2000/2003 Server/2008 Server 
    MS Office support forum 
    Internet Explorer Forum 
    Internet Explorer Support. 
 
Alternative Computing 
   Linux Support 
   Mac Support
   Other Operating systems (Other than MSFT, Linux, Mac) 
   Firefox support issues 
   Other Browsers 
 
Hardware Support 
    Overclocking   Motherboards, Bios & CPU 
    Hard Drive Support 
    Other external drives
    RAM and Power Supply Support 
    Case Mod 
    Video Card Support 
    Printers
    Laptop Support 
    Other Hardware Support 
    Mice, keyboards, PDAs 
 
Networking Forum 
    etc...