[GLLUG] (esoteric) computers for giveaway and sale

[Bryan Laur]

> 1.8Ghz G4 Mac, powerpc "gigabit ethernet model". This has an upgraded CPU
(was dual 500Mhz). You can have a mac USB keyboard, too, which is needed to
get to OpenFirmware (must depress 3 keys: "Cloverleaf" + O + F to enter
OpenFirmware). NetBSD documentation on this hardware is superb.

> SBC: "PC Engines Wrap", 2 ethernet ports, 2 mini-pci slots,
http://www.pcengines.ch/wrap1e103.htm -- great for a home router. Please
note most linux distributions are now i686-only, and this is a 486-class
CPU !! It also has GPIO pins, so you can make simple interfaces, like
attaching a button or a programmable LED that can be controlled from shell
scripts if you like. You'll also need a DB9 Null modem adapter. You must
either prepare a CF image or netboot to install. You might need help from
some fellow LUG members if you've never done this before.

> Commodore 64. Apparently nobody on craigslist is interested :-)
> So for any user of linux interested in 6502 assembly, or just collecting
retro gaming machines, its yours for free. Monochrome monitor also
available for free.
> http://lansing.craigslist.org/sys/3876965103.html

You're giving away some great stuff. I would be happy to take any one of
these listed above assuming that no one else wants them.
I've never been to a meeting and I can't promise when I'll have a chance to
play with any of it. On the other hand, gifting any of them to me will
force me to make my way to one.

Particularly interested in the wrap1e103. Looks like they can run many of
the popular bsd distros.
Also would love to get the C64. I've never had the privilege of using one.

Thanks,
Bryan Laur


On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 10:24 AM, jeff quast <contact at jeffquast.com> wrote:

> The following computers are for giveaway:
>
> 1.8Ghz G4 Mac, powerpc "gigabit ethernet model". This has an upgraded CPU
> (was dual 500Mhz). You can have a mac USB keyboard, too, which is needed to
> get to OpenFirmware (must depress 3 keys: "Cloverleaf" + O + F to enter
> OpenFirmware). NetBSD documentation on this hardware is superb.
>
> Some kind of ~1.8Ghz AMD Athelon "Shuttle PC", which is a small desktop.
>
> Whichever one goes first also includes a IDE<->CF adapter + CF card for
> hard disk. The other one gets none.
>
> SBC: "PC Engines Wrap", 2 ethernet ports, 2 mini-pci slots,
> http://www.pcengines.ch/wrap1e103.htm -- great for a home router. Please
> note most linux distributions are now i686-only, and this is a 486-class
> CPU !! It also has GPIO pins, so you can make simple interfaces, like
> attaching a button or a programmable LED that can be controlled from shell
> scripts if you like. You'll also need a DB9 Null modem adapter. You must
> either prepare a CF image or netboot to install. You might need help from
> some fellow LUG members if you've never done this before.
>
> Commodore 64. Apparently nobody on craigslist is interested :-)
> So for any user of linux interested in 6502 assembly, or just collecting
> retro gaming machines, its yours for free. Monochrome monitor also
> available for free.
> http://lansing.craigslist.org/sys/3876965103.html
>
> These are all as-is, but work just fine as far as I can tell.
>
> ---
>
> For sale:
>
> http://www.pcengines.ch/alix3d3.htm $40  -- still sold for over $100 new.
> This one actually has a VGA port for those not equipped with DB9 null modem
> adapters. Again, this is *not* an i686-class CPU, so you must be careful in
> choosing a linux distribution. I've always used OpenBSD on it. Booting from
> USB Cd-rom or thumbdrive is a little tricky, but possible.
>
> Samsung 22" LED TV "Series 4000" $40 -- has vga, hdmi, component, etc.
> ports. I think it goes for over $100 new. Makes a fine PC Monitor.
>
> ---
>
> Must answer by saturday afternoon.
> I bring to you, you pick it up, whatever works for you. email for
> arrangements.
>
> Otherwise they go to the scrapyard. Except the TV, which would go to
> charity.
>
> Thanks,
> jq
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