21 Dec
2001
21 Dec
'01
12:41 p.m.
On Fri, 21 Dec 2001, Doc wrote:
Either have a key or "mknod
/dev/big_screwdriver" and be handy with a
soldering iron. The key not only locks the cabinet, but controls the
boot sequence. You need it.
Damn. Typing in shorthand again. Let me go back & finish the sentences.
The soldering iron is for replacing a hammered lock barrel with a 3-way
switch. If you need to, let me know, I'll get you the switch positions.
I just today brought home a 7012-340 with 2 350M drives, 2 graphics
adapters (I dunno why) ethernet, and 2 64M memory boards for $15. I just
wanted the video card.
I meant to point out that the deal I got has no relation to the value.
Anything older & slower than a 370 or a 390h will vary wildly in price.
If I didn't already have a couple, I'd probably give 40-50 USD for this
one.
The 350 is MUCH faster than the 320 & 340, and
the 370 is much faster
than that. Not a linear progression, and the price progression isn't
either.
Like the Boatman pointed out, if you find a 390H grab it. They still
typically go for several hundred on ebay. Also, if you have room for it,
the 7013 series are often better-equipped and cheaper. They have more
MCA slots, room for more disk & tape drives, and more memory slots.
What's less well-known is that the system bus is a fair bit faster than
that of the comparable 7012 boxen. Plus, it'll keep you warm in the
winter, and your cats will love the fan vibes.
Doc