Re: [TCLUG:11875] Old hardware sources?

[Philip C Mendelsohn <mend0070@tc.umn.edu>]

On Tue, 4 Jan 2000, Kelly Black wrote:

> Phil,
> I have a laptop for you.  It's an old 486.  The wire to the backlight goes 
> through a hinge, and apparently broke (I have fixed it once before).  If you 
> want it, you can have it.  It does have a HDD (200 mb) I think.  The floppy 
> works.  It has 4Mb ram.  If you are handy with taking apart laptops, you 
> could probably get the backlight tube working again, otherwise just shine a 
> bright light on it.
> 
> Let me know if you could use it..
> 
> (would rather give this to someone who is willing to use it rather than 
> dispose of it!!)

Kelly, I could use it!  I have also said yes to Chris' generous 386
offer.  If you guys think I'm greedy, I'll take only one.

I'd be willing to throw a few token dollars in for the trouble.  Just
e-mail me and we can make arrangements.

Cheers,

Phil M.

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