24 Jul
2008
24 Jul
'08
2:01 p.m.
Dave McGuire asked:
Is that not a standard IMSAI floppy subsystem, the one
that uses the
same drives as the DEC RX01?
Yes. However, it's missing the control logic board :(
As has been pointed out, Wired totally stiffed us on the credit. They
gave partial (partial as in they didn't follow my instructions) credit to
me...can you find it?
These guys are total douchebags. And on this note I would like to entreat
the CC community to realize that the items in their collection are rare
and valuable and in demand, and not only that but so is your time.
This stuff is getting harder to find. You can't just go to the local
hamfest or surplus shop anymore and pick up a dual 8" floppy drive, not to
mention an IMSAI dual 8" floppy drive. Many of you have paid good money
to collect, restore, and store this stuff for years now. You should get
compensated for it.
If any media company comes to you to ask if they can borrow something from
your collection, your first question to them should be, "What's your
budget?" And if they fumble around with a non-answer or say you'll get
exposure or credit or other useless intangibles, tell them to take a hike.
They are just trying to take advantage of your naivete.
At a minimum you should request $100 in compensation for your time and
trouble. Also make sure they put down a deposit, or at least put in
writing and HAVE SOMEONE SIGN OFF ON IT that if they damage any part of
it, even a tiny scratch, they will compensate you for $X (fill in the X).
It's either that or they have to dredge up stock photos or footage, and
that will cost them way more, not just in licensing fees but in the time
to locate what they need.
You guys all maintain a valuable resource with your blood, sweat and
tears. Don't underestimate the value of your time and trouble. Don't let
anyone take advantage of you.
I'll be happy to consult with you or even represent you if such cases
arise. I will be happy to do this at no charge. I don't want to see
anyone taken advantage of.
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Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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