Half an attic full of old computers (help save them!)

From: Fredrik Ekman <ekman_at_lysator.liu.se>
Date: Mon Aug 25 10:15:51 1997

Hello!

I am currently working for a company in Gothenburg, Sweden that used to be
the Scandinavian importer for Sord computers (a Japanese company) during
the eighties. Their attic is full of old stuff, most of which the boss
would like to throw out, and which he would unless a couple of employees
disagree with him. Not only are there computers and peripherals, but also
loads of documentation and software.

I had a discussion with the boss recently and asked if it would be
possible to ship the stuff to interested parties if I would do the work
free of charge. No such luck. I may be able to persuade them to let the
stuff for free if the receiver pays shipping, however. But shipping from
Sweden is expensive.

Thus, I am now trying to see if there is any interest in having any of
this for the cost of shipping. If there is, I will try to make a definite
deal with the company and then make a list of what is available. I am
afraid that if nothing is done soon everything will be dumped into a
container.

If you are potentially interested, please reply directly to me
(ekman_at_lysator.liu.se). If you have any questions about Sord computers in
general, reply to the mailing list.

  /F

PS. There will be no IS-11 or M-5 stuff (I will be reserving anything such
for myself) but probably several M-23 and M-243 and who knows what else.
Possibly also hand-held GRiD terminals and maybe the odd PC compatible. I
know there are some UNIX minis, but the company may want to keep these
since they still have customers using such. Everything will be adapted for
Swedish electricity net (220 V).
Received on Mon Aug 25 1997 - 10:15:51 BST