One of only 3 "enigma machine" stolen; A piece of ENIAC was up for auction.

From: Huw Davies <cchd_at_kerberos.davies.net.au>
Date: Mon Apr 3 03:33:27 2000

On Mon, 3 Apr 2000, Geoff Roberts wrote:

> I'd predict it will probably be recovered in fairly short order. IMHO
> it would be almost impossible to sell something like this for a fraction
> of it's supposed value without getting nailed.

That's assuming that the person who stole it was planning to sell it on
the open market. It is possible, it was stolen on commission and if so, it
may never be seen again (just hidden in some rich persons' collection).

Huw Davies | e-mail: Huw.Davies_at_kerberos.davies.net.au
                    | "If God had wanted soccer played in the
                    | air, the sky would be painted green"
Received on Mon Apr 03 2000 - 03:33:27 BST