Okay, perhaps I underestimated how much I need my computer.

I ordered a replacement 80Gb hard drive from dabs.com yesterday, paid just over £40 (including the extra fee for next-day delivery), and it arrived on my desk this afternoon.

I remember paying more than £200, and waiting weeks for my first ever hard drive to arrive. It was a 340Mb drive, for my Amiga 1200. Now that’s going back a while.

I only complained about the hassle of reinstalling Windows last week, and now I’m having to do it again. Instant karma?