[wellylug] Save this P100 from the dump

[Jethro Carr]

On Wed, 2005-01-19 at 20:46, Bret Comstock Waldow wrote:
> Please don't put any computers in the dump.  The heavy metals leach into
> the water supply, and then we all pay for it (or our children do).


I just take all my old pc's to the recycling center. It's off the road
to the dump. It's free, and they take all sorts of bits and resell them.
Council Run.

I've seen things like IBM XT clones & stuff, so they'll defintally take
a working pentium.

> 
> If no one wants it, give it to these folks:
> 
> The PC Recycling Channel
> 18-22 Gregory St, 
> Naenae, Lower Hutt 
> PO Box 35-195, NaeNae, Lower Hutt
> Phone 04-567 1081
> Fax 04-567 1082
> E-mail
> Web: www.pc-recycling.co.nz
> 
> Perhaps they have a member who can pick it up out your way.
> 
> But please don't put it in the tip.  At least give them a call.
> 
> Regards,
> Bret
> 
> On Tue, 2005-01-18 at 21:35, Grant McLean wrote:
> > Hi Luggers
> > 
> > I have a 1995 vintage Gateway desktop system gathering dust in 
> > the attic.  I'm planning to take it to the dump but it's free to 
> > a good home if anyone wants it ...
> > 
> >  Processor:    Intel Pentium 100
> >  Memory:       48MB
> >  Hard Disk 1:  2GB Quantum Capella Fast SCSI-2 5400rpm 3.5"
> >  Hard Disk 2:  1GB Quantum Fireball SCSI 5.25"
> >  CDROM:        IDE, Quad(!) speed (read only)
> >  Floppy:       1.44MB
> >  Tape:         HP35480A DAT tape, 1.3-4.0GB capacity with compression
> >  Monitor:      17" Vivitron 50-100Hz, 30-68KHz, 1280x1024max
> >  Video Card:   Matrox MGA Millenium, 2MB WRAM, PCI
> >  SCSI Adapter: Adaptec AHA2940 PCI
> >  Sound Card:   Ensoniq Soundscape Wavetable
> >  Network Card: Genius GE2000II (NE2000 compatible) UTP + BNC
> >  Keyboard:     102 Key PS/2 UK layout
> >  Mouse:        Logitech Mouseman 3 button PS/2
> > 
> > There is no OS installed now although it came with Win95 (I have 
> > the license but no media) and I ran RedHat 7.x Linux.
> > 
> > The smaller (older) hard drive is probably on its last legs (clicking 
> > noises at startup), the fans are pretty noisy and the monitor is 
> > starting to get fuzzy at higher resolutions.  As far as I know 
> > everything else works fine.
> > 
> > I'm not going to break it up - it's a job lot, take it or leave it.
> > 
> > I live in Tawa and can deliver out this way or central city.
> > 
> > Reply direct to me mailto:grant at mclean.net.nz
> > 
> > Cheers
> > Grant
> > 
> > 
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-- Jethro

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