i don't like using floppies anymore. i bought my kit when i was going to use it for the internet now it's come in good for whdload. nice and no floppies if you download packs. this config (a1200 40 hd cd.) is perfect for me now. i won't need to be using a500 or a600... just the money factor for a newbie!
uae is the quickest and cheapest way to go. and you can always play the games you can't get running on an amiga. :-) although you need amiga forever...
ps. my linux spell checker thinks both the words linux and amiga are spelling mistakes. :lol: