That's the spirit. Throw them a few bits of info, maybe good, maybe bad, keep them guessing. "Hmmm, Is he a troll or am I just paranoid?"
I'm thinking of buying a used 'puter to "fold" with. Is there a easy to use software (freeware) test I can use on the box to check overall health? More than just a BIOS test. In other-words, is there a comprehensive set of tests/diagnostics I can take on a CD or USB pen drive that will make sure I'm not buying a lemon?