[ale] Computers for sale with Linux installed.

[Robert L. Harris]

Ditto.

Giving away old hardware is great when you can afford to but not
everyone can and sometimes you're getting rid of old hardware because
you need the cash.  I've had to do both on occasion.

He listed what he thought it was worth and it just may not be what you
think it's worth, not a problem.  Not like you gotta go down to bob's
computer's and ask for jerry out front for the current deal...


Thus spake ChangingLINKS.com (x3 at ChangingLINKS.com):

> I think you were right for telling him to post it. The whole point of us not 
> posting commercials is to keep from being overwhelmed by them.
> 
> Drew
> 
> On Sunday 02 February 2003 17:27, Geoffrey wrote:
> > Frank Zamenski wrote:
> > > Is it only me, or does this post (ad??) cross that
> > > 'fine line' between a hobbiest (or a poor student)
> > > hocking cheap computer parts or even a single PC,
> > > to blatant list commercialism? Is this acceptable,
> > > or am I wrong?
> > >
> > > Not that I much mind seeing an occasional post like
> > > this (I was also a poor student once back in the
> > > Cretaceous! ;), but old or new, four computers at
> > > once -- even with Linux installed -- with potential
> > > value above $500 sure smells of a commercial venture!
> >
> > Ted orginally posted to the admin list, and was hesitant to post to the
> > ale list.  I suggested he should, but he still did not, noting that it
> > might not be appropriate.  I literally told him to post to the list and
> > blame me if he got flamed as such.  So, my blame me.  You are correct in
> > that it is a bit different then the average 'I've got no more room in my
> > dorm for this hardware' post, but I figured they were used, running Linux.
> >
> > I'd be interested in hearing other's opinions as to whether I was in
> > error on my suggestion.  Again, don't blame Ted as I told him to post to
> > the list.  And, I had to do it more then once.
> >
> > > Thanks.
> > > -fgz
> > >
> > >
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> 
> -- 
> Wishing you Happiness, Joy, and Laughter,
> Drew Brown
> http://www.ChangingLINKS.com
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