The NeXT best thing...

From: Mzthompson_at_aol.com <(Mzthompson_at_aol.com)>
Date: Wed Jul 18 10:58:55 2001

Before I start, I suspect that I will catch some flak from some
list members over this. If that be the case, then so be it.

With that said, an earlier haul consisted of 115 NeXT machines, all
mono, with roughly 90 slabs and the rest cubes. Also included some
80 monitors, and about a dozen laser printers. And that of course
included keyboards, mice, cables, and boxes of other flotsam.

These were literally days away from being put in the dumpster, so it
was a big task just to rescue them before that happened. Then it took
weeks just to get a decent inventory. From that I realized it would
take months to test eveything. That made me realize that I am a
hobbyist and have no desire to become a NeXT dealer.

With the exception of a couple machines and some other stuff, I sent
the inventory list to Rob at Blackhole. The machines are now in his
capable hands.


Back on 7/9 and under the title "Attention NeXT Owners", I asked if
there were any list members in need of specific items to 'complete'
their machines. I held back enough to probably fill most of those
requests. After I have tested those items to make sure they work,
I will contact those who responded then. After that, I will make
available to the list anything that might still be available.

So under the heading "Recent addition", I can now say that I
have two complete working mono turbo slabs. Needless to say I
maxed them out with the largest hard drives and the most memory
I could find. It was not until I finished with the two machines
did I realize somthing. So I will ask:

Q: What is the the NeXT best thing to having a NeXT machine?

A: Having two NEXT machines & WITH consecutive serial numbers.

As I said, there are probably those that will give me some flak
for 'selling out'. The machines had to be rescued, but I had
no desire to test, pack, and ship that many machines. If you
want to give me hell, go ahead. I use to say that I considered
the day a total loss unless I caught hell from someone. The
line "Make My Day" comes to mind at this point.

On a good note. During my last phone call with Rob, he indicated
he was contemplating a mono slab special. He mentioned the price
of $99.

All of this was in a 10x20 rental storage locker. Although the
NeXT is gone (and I forgot to take pictures), there is still some
other machines there. I will probably post a list of that and
some other stuff shortly. Most of it will be free for the taking.

Mike
Received on Wed Jul 18 2001 - 10:58:55 BST