Jeez, folks. The ClassicCmp list is NOT the only place to find old
computers. Have a little initiative and creativity.
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On Fri, 8 Mar 2002, Jeffrey S. Sharp wrote:
> On Thu, 7 Mar 2002, Torquil MacCorkle III wrote:
>
> > I was just wondering if you'd be willing to ... give me first dibs on
> > the next complete machine you give away?
>
> I responded:
>
> > Our traditional methods (usually FCFS) for redistributing goods are fair
> > and sufficient we ought not to get into the practice of preemptive
> > first-dibbing.
>
> On Fri, 8 Mar 2002, John Chris Wren wrote:
>
> > I can't say that I completely agree,,, Some people have jobs that don't
> > permit them to check their email more often,
>
> There are also the best argument and lottery systems. Those options are
> out there and have been used before. Mr. MacCorkle's request, I dare say,
> is objectionable and would be unfair.
>
> --
> Jeffrey S. Sharp
> jss_at_subatomix.com
>
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