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[KnifeTheSky77]

You could buy a super cheap laptop on craigslist, load it up with commandeered software, then resell it back on craigslist as a big ticket item. /dontdothisimkidding

Any serious business would shy away from computer repair-they are becoming exceedingly cheap to replace, Windows and Mac OS are becoming exceedingly easy to use, and the pc market itself is losing an uphill battle with smart phones.

You could definitely find parts at computer recycling centers and on the aforementioned craigslist. You could install TOR on old people's computers and tell them they are protected from the NSA.

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[ChaosControl]

Don't forget, every computer shop has software tools like these, yet they all succumb to the current economy and the big names.

I think the market is oversaturated and a lot more people are doing "scary command line stuff" nowadays, because Google actually has enough simple resources on it these days.

Only way you'll make it in IT in general is by having an expertise in something, and not to be a dick, but a software tool doesn't make anyone an expert data recovery engineer.

As I said, I don't wanne be a dick, but I also don't want to see people put money into stuff that will miserably fail (like setting up shop).

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[ChaosControl]

Get a real job then, it'll be more profitable.

(Do this maybe on the side, to get some extra stuff, dont let your food depend on this!)

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[obesebear]

He's still right.  It's extremely unlikely your business will be profitable enough for you to live off of those earnings alone.  It would be much wiser to do it on the side, then if the demand is there, you can begin focusing more/all of your time to computer repair.


With no prior business experience or analysis of your current market, it would be foolish to dive in 100%.


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