[GLLUG] (esoteric) computers for giveaway and sale

Jason L. Froebe jason.froebe at gmail.com
Mon Jun 24 13:38:45 EDT 2013


c64 please :)

wife will think I'm crazy but that isn't new; )
On Jun 19, 2013 10:25 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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