-> WC> Were I more mobile I know of an excellent place to pick up
-> WC> a few systems a day for free. Local computer school junks
-> WC> out about ten systems a day to much problem to repair, I'd
-> WC> take the trouble. 

-> There was mention of a poll today in the Detroit paper saying
-> 30% of new computer purchasers are keeping their old system,
-> 19% give the old machine to friend/family. They didn't say what
-> the other 51% are doing. 

The more upscale just toss them.
Two years ago I picked up 2 - 19" monitors set at the curb by the trash,
both working.
Using one now.

A few days ago I saw a H.P. Laser printer but didn't bother to snag it.
Might have worked but the cartridge is an expensive way to find out
and frankly I only write out one letter a month these days.

I've also retrieved two partially working systems reviving one and
upgrading the M.B. in my 486 with the other. (same motherboard series)
Gained a H.S. UART and some additional setup options but unfortunately
the 4 MEG SMT RAM incompatable with my 16 Meg SIMM stick :-(

So disabled the 4 MEG on board.
Astonishing how much that 4 additional MEG meant to the smooth operation
of that system with Communicator 4.08.
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