[wplug] Recycling old parts

David Gerard Matthews Jr. dgm4+ at pitt.edu
Mon Jan 14 18:27:26 EST 2002


I'd be happy to help with installation, system building, etc.  This
sounds like a good cause.  Perhaps we could even have a mass
installation at an installfest.
-dgm

Douglas Green wrote:
> 
> "Exportation" (ie: for the purpose of resale) is most likely not legal
> without a special license. However, these are donated free and clear- no
> exchange of money whatsoever. It is not a crime to take a computer to
> Mexico as long as you do it legally and pay the tariff if needed. I have
> found perfectly legal ways to avoid import duty (get a certified
> declaration of the value of the machine from a third party, and if it is
> below 400$ you pay no tariff- ALL of these machines are worth less than
> 400$). Furthermore, ALL the software on every computer I have taken down
> there is legally registered, purchased and installed on one machine.
> Finally, as far as "know how" goes, this is what can be contributed: As
> pointed out by Mr. Weber, licensing of software is an issue with many
> products. Installation of linux and other free software would sidestep a
> major obstacle to delivering more systems- namely that I have been very
> cautious not to violate any license agreements. For me, this
> installation is not always a trivial task- especially on some hardware.
> Anyone that is willing to put in some time to make an older system
> functional with either hardware or software setup could really help.
> Doug
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wplug-admin at wplug.org [mailto:wplug-admin at wplug.org] On Behalf Of
> Weber, Larry A
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 2:55 PM
> To: 'wplug at wplug.org'
> Subject: RE: [wplug] Recycling old parts
> 
> Is this legal(exportation of technology, software licenses)?
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Douglas Green [SMTP:green at np.awing.upmc.edu]
> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 2:42 PM
> > To:   wplug at wplug.org
> > Subject:      RE: [wplug] Recycling old parts
> >
> > Dear all-
> >
> > For anyone interested in recycling parts, I have been "recycling"
> > computers for a little over a year now, and I would greatly appreciate
> > any contributions to my "junkpile". I travel to Mexico frequently, and
> > generally try to take at least one system with me each time. Once I
> get
> > them there, they are donated to starting businesses, computer schools
> > and libraries of Baja California Sur. Due to strict import tariffs
> > (impuestos), the cost of an older P-133 computer in this area is
> > approximately 6-8 months of the average person's wages.
> >
> > If anyone would like to contribute with either: parts, time or
> know-how,
> > your efforts are much appreciated. Additionally, if there is any
> > interest in making this collection and distribution of older computers
> > more organized, I think it would be a good community service that
> WPLUG
> > could easily provide. Thanks!
> >
> > Doug Green
> >
> > PS- my next run to Mexico is Wednesday morning- if you want to
> > contribute anything, email me directly and I will pick it up in person
> > ASAP.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: wplug-admin at wplug.org [mailto:wplug-admin at wplug.org] On Behalf
> Of
> > Weber, Larry A
> > Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 1:50 PM
> > To: 'wplug at wplug.org'
> > Subject: RE: [wplug] Recycling old parts
> >
> > I think there is a place on the Southside.
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From:       Phil Walther Jr. [SMTP:philjr at attglobal.net]
> > > Sent:       Monday, January 14, 2002 1:22 PM
> > > To: wplug at wplug.org
> > > Subject:    [wplug] Recycling old parts
> > >
> > > Is there a PC parts recycler in the Burgh anywhere?
> > >
> > > (I have some things, so I'll make a list first and post it before I
> > junk
> > > it)
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > Phil
> > >
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