10 Apr
1997
10 Apr
'97
2:15 p.m.
On Thu, 10 Apr 1997, A.R. Duell wrote:
In general, minicomputer boxes (the bits that slot
into the rack) are a
lot easier to store than micros, even without the rack. They stack up in
the corner of a room quite easily - they're mostly flat-topped boxes, and
are strong enough to stack, unlike micros, which (IMHO) are often
impossible to store, especially the ones with built-in keyboards which
simply refuse to stack :-)
I know well of what you speak. I have to alternate my console systems
(ie. one right-side up and the other on top of it top-side down) to get
any kind of efficient storage going. On the other hand, the CP/M mini's
that I have are all flat-top steel boxes that stack quite well.
The last weekend I finished up on a rugged shelf I built from 2x4s and
plywood. It has 4 shelves (top included) each with a surface area of
abour 4' x 5' and holds my old computer collection nicely. Its a hell of
a lot nicer than having everything stacked along side my pool table. Now
I can play pool again.
Sam
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