Buying something from a museum (was Re: Whats in a straight 8 PDP-8)

You have to look at the motivations behind those who run?museums. Firstly only a small fraction of what they have is ever seen.? They are hoarders and misers of the worst kind. They want the satisfaction of having access to what others do not. They are often narrow minded and self seeking. The excuse of saving or preserving for the future doesn't hold water if its only for themselves. Don't fall for the old 'we don't sell donated items' routine. I suppose they don't spend donated money either.? Visitors are only shown what the people behind the scenes want them to see not what the visitors would like. Have a look at the problems at Bletchley Park.? The government gave them money and the vultures moved in. What's required is a system where stored items are re-homed if they can be moved and brought? back to life insitu by those with the knowledge if not. ________________________________ From: John Many Jars <john at yoyodyne-propulsion.net> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts <cctalk at classiccmp.org> Sent: Thursday, 15 May 2014, 12:39 Subject: Re: Buying something from a museum (was Re: Whats in a straight 8 PDP-8) Or donate it to said museum... On 14 May 2014 16:54, Jason Scott <jason at textfiles.com> wrote: -- Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems:? "The Future Begins Tomorrow" Visit us at: http://www.yoyodyne-propulsion.net -------- "Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way "