30 Apr
1999
30 Apr
'99
1:20 p.m.
On Fri, 30 Apr 1999, Alex Knight wrote:
Well, I just got the results of my bidding on a bunch
of
computer stuff, and I ended up winning a pair of old
Univac card punch machines. These things are the size
of a desk.
So, my question for those of you who are into the
really big-iron stuff, is should I try to bring these
things home? I am going to snag at least the keyboards
and Univac signs off of them, but it will be a major
chore to try to get the machines themselves out of there.
And I'd probably have to pay for storage, as I don't
have enough room at the house. FWIW, they're Univac
models 1610 and 1710.
Just taking the keyboard and nametag is not preservation, but trophying.
But while I discourage the wanton disregard for the actual hardware, which
is really the part that's worth preserving, I realize not everyone has the
facilities to store such a large artifact. I suggest you try to find
someone in your area who is capable of and willing to store the beasts.
If you can't find anyone then let me know. I know of someone in
Pennsylvania who would be happy to drive down with a truck and pick up at
least one whole machine. (If you were any closer I'd be over there to
pick one up myself).
Good luck!
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Don't rub the lamp if you don't want the genie to come out.
Coming this October 2-3: Vintage Computer Festival 3.0!
See http://www.vintage.org/vcf for details!
[Last web site update: 04/03/99]