4 Aug
2004
4 Aug
'04
9:18 a.m.
On Wed, 4 Aug 2004, Jules Richardson wrote:
I'm trying to figure out a way that we can take
everything in order to
save it, but then offer things we're not interested in or can't
physically store long-term to other collectors (on this list, for
instance). I don't like the idea that if the museum doesn't take offered
equipment that a lot of the time it will get thrown out.
This dilemma is common amongst computer museums actually. There are
numerous problems, the least of which is insulting the donor if you do end
up selling of his/her prized computing possession as unworthy for your
collection :(
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