Also, because of the deficit problem, it will likely not be possible to make a big shift in computer configuration---unless a convincing argument is made it will save money.

Possible argument:   since Macroslop computers are target of every virus writer in the world, the feds now are forced to keep a huge staff of computer experts just to deal with the constant patches needed to try to keep viruses at bay.

Counterargument:   since we are talking about budget games, if these computer experts are, as I believe, mainly contract workers, not federal employees, cutting down their numbers may not show up in budget savings--so you can't claim it addresses the deficit.