On Wed, 26 Jul 2000, Mike wrote:
> I think I hit on an idea that will help out me and others...
>
> Want to try a *old* computer before you buy one?
> Want to run some old software or access some old data from a computer you no
> longer have?
> Want to try your skill makeing some necessary repairs on some vintage
> computers?
> Want to try programming when programming was programming?
>
>
> I'm thinking something like a month or two rental, paying for shipping to
> get it to you. (Next person in line ships from renter(n-1). I'll pay to
> eventyally get it back to me.
>
> This will put machines in circulation, clearing some needed space, and it
> allow me to better schedule the time I want with any particular machine.
>
> Waddayaall think? Would you rent an old machine you haven't found yet?
> There's certainly a few I wouldn't mind buying time on.
Interesting concept. Are there about 1,200 other collectors out there
wanting to play with an old computer? ;)
Sellam International Man of Intrigue and Danger
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Received on Tue Jul 25 2000 - 22:20:29 BST