[wplug] Old Computer Available

[Mark Sikora]

I will take that machine and all the goodies with it off your hands. I
will talke to you at the next meeting about how to get to your house.
Thank you for this reissue before trashing it.
Mark -<>-


On Wed, 2 Oct 2002, Scott Boyd wrote:

> I sent a message to this Board back on 5 August 2002 about my old
> Pentium II computer.  Here is my original message:
>
> "I have an older Pentium II 90MHz machine available for free, if you are
> able
> to pick it up from my home.  I understand you take older machines,
> refurbish
> them, and then provide them to organizations/individuals in Mexico.  If
> my
> machine will be useful for you, you are welcome to have it.
>
> The machine was distributed by Comtrade, includes a CD-ROM, 3.5" and
> 5.25"
> floppy drives, a 15" monitor, two keyboards (one regular and one with
> built-in ALPS touch-pad), and a NEC laser printer.  When I originally
> purchased this equipment back in 1995, I paid over $4,000 for the
> computer
> and printer.  Of course, now it is nearly worthless.  It has been in the
> original boxes since I last shut it down over three years ago.  I cannot
> vouch for its current working condition, but it did work fine when I
> boxed
> it up.
>
> I live in Murrysville and will provide exact directions if you are
> interested.  If not, it is going to the trash -- we are doing some
> serious
> house cleaning.  I hope this works for you.  Thank you."
>
> Initially, Mr. Doug Green contacted me and stated he would take the
> computer.  Unfortunately, we were never able to work a time for him to
> come by my home and get it.  I have not heard from him in some time now,
> so I assume he has lost interest.  Therefore, I wanted to open it back
> up to anyone else that wants it (I hate throwing away so many boxes of
> electronics that could be used by someone else).  If you want it, I'll
> take first-come, first-served.  Again, you will need to pick up the
> items at my home in Murrysville.  Please contact me at
> rottnsox at earthlink.net if you are interested.  Thank you.
>
> Scott Boyd
>