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> From: pechter_at_shell.monmouth.com
> Subject: Interesting item on eBay web site item#32203160: DEC MicroVax 3300 Mini Main Frame.L_at__at_K.(pics)
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> I saw this item for sale at eBay.
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> Any idea what this is -- is it a MicroVax, an Alpha?
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> I'd love to bid on a MicroVax... but I'm unsure
> since the guy doesn't even have the DEC number on
> the box. (Probably picked it up for free...)
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> Title of item: DEC MicroVax 3300 Mini Main Frame.L_at__at_K.(pics)
> Seller: wizardworkz_at_netscape.net
> Starts: 09/24/98 21:40:34 PDT
> Ends: 10/01/98 21:40:34 PDT
> Price: Currently $157.50
> To bid the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=32203160
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> Item Description:
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> DEC MICROVAX 3300
> - Mini Main Frame - Alpha Server -
He says Alpha?
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>
> They say that a picture is worth a thousand words...
> Well, there you are, several pics that I think will explain a little bit anyhow.... I wish I could sit here and tell you all about this monster server
> but I can't because I'm no technical genius with servers (As a matter of fact
> this thing tends to just SERIOUSLY intimidate me). It came into my possession during the same
> commercial real estate purchase that the ALR server in my other auction came in.... BUT,THIS ONE RUNS NOW, AND IS COMPLETELY FUNTIONAL!!!!!
> SOME THINGS ABOUT IT THAT I CAN TELL YOU ....
> There is information available on this thing in several locations on the web.
> It was IN USE when the business moved.
> It is VERY heavy.
> It is a VERY popular machine amongst hackers due to it's abilities and the fact that it is virtually impossible to hack into "IT"....or so I have read.
> It is an extremely stable system which will run UNIX.
> If I knew how to set this badboy up I wouldn't even think to sell it- :)
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> BUYER PAYS SHIPPING...UPS GROUND. (should be around $60.00) It's VERY
> heavy.
> NO PERSONAL CHECKS..Money Order or Cashiers Check Only.
> Unfortunately because I am not able to set this thing up due to my lack
> of knowledge I can't very well guarantee it. Therefore it is being sold AS IS.
> Know what you are bidding on and bid appropriately. I have set a reserve on this item
> BUT it is low for what the item is. (I'm not crazy,I know this thing sold for quite a
> chunk new.)
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