Okay, not exactly within timeframe for classic, but...

From: Mike Kenzie <KenzieM_at_sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun Aug 26 08:50:09 2001

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From: "Megan" <mbg_at_world.std.com>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 11:17 AM
Subject: Okay, not exactly within timeframe for classic, but...


>
> does anyone know how to tell if an I-Opener is of the kind
> which can be hacked? Can one tell from the serial number of
> does the machine physically have to be opened?

I have a friend here that grabbed one. He's still working on getting
it all put back together. He's rebuilding a HP 712 at the moment to
use as a prize at the OCLUG programming wars competition.

There are a few machines that die an early death and will be very hard
to find if we wait 10 years.

The liquidator is clearing the Netwinders for $250 US without RAM or
HD.

I came across another "thing" yesterday. It looks like it was rack
mounted and has 2 what look like tape drives on the front, with a Baud
rate switch on the back and a serial port, and power plug. Made by an
Ottawa company, no labels on the outside, brown front panel with large
vents/gaps at the corners. When I get a digital camera I'll have to
put up a mystery item page.
Received on Sun Aug 26 2001 - 08:50:09 BST