Computers Die. Computers die a lot. Bad motherboards in laptops, screwed up device drivers, melted power supplies. It is a wonder that companies keep their computers running that are vital to their business.
For this very reason I keep spares around, and make lots of back-ups.
I also find it valuable for a company of most any size to have a guru on staff or have a good relationship with a reputable computer consultant (not a one-man operation with too many clients).
Companies with their own in house guru's should show the proper care and feeding of their guru by letting them buy cool toys, have the best computer in the office and let them go to nice out of town geeky events. (hint, hint)
