How your collection storage space is used?

From: Steve Robertson <steverob_at_hotoffice.com>
Date: Thu Jun 3 08:48:05 1999

>
> What percentage of your space is taken up by the hardware and how much
> by everything else? What is the ratio of actual computers to all the
other
> stuff that goes along with them? Please tell me the catagory(s) of
computer(s)
> you collect (mainframe, etc.), and what your percentages are.
>
> Thank you very much.
>
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Kevin,
I collect both micros and minis.
I'd estimate that a microcomputer constitutes about 40% of the bulk. The 
documentation, software, and other pieces would account for the remaining 
60%.
For a mini, the computer with necessary peripherals (drives, etc...) 
probably account for about 80% of the bulk. Documentation, backup media, 
and other stuff taking the remaining 20%. Often times, the "other stuff" 
can be kept on top of the mini without impairing it's function. That 
generally doesn't work with a micro.
Of course, I don't have the original shipping containers, pallets or 
packing material for a mini. That would skew the numbers a LOT!  :-)
Steve Robertson - <steverob_at_hotoffice.com>

Received on Thu Jun 03 1999 - 08:48:05 BST