Uncle Roger wrote: More like...if the person(s) that ditched the computer in whatever form didn't feel the need to safeguard the information prior to release of their personal/corporate property, then it's of no reason to follow through with any protection of data/software contained on the machine or disks. If you buy a camcorder at a consignment or pawn shop and the last owners left a tape of their after-hours playtime in the camcorder, is it my responsibility to erase, safeguard or return it? I think not. I feel the same should apply to personal or business computers. I do however try to reclaim any unsupported or obsolete software so that it might be reinstalled upon rework of the machine. I also try to make a backup on floppy for that machine in case the new owner(s) should require a reinstallation. Some may say that this is a "shady" or "gray" area of the license, but if the company is long gone I feel their license also is the same. Just my opinion...like they say though - "opinions are like buttholes...everyone has one and they usually stink" Roger: Very nice page of your collection. A few more pics of each item and it should become a very informative source for those interested in the world of the obsolete (the computers, not you). -------------------------------------------------------------------- Russ Blakeman RB Custom Services / Rt. 1 Box 62E / Harned, KY USA 40144 Phone: (502) 756-1749 Data/Fax:(502) 756-6991 Email: rhblake(a)bbtel.com or rhblake(a)bigfoot.com Website: http://members.tripod.com/~RHBLAKE/ ICQ # 1714857 * Parts/Service/Upgrades and more for MOST Computers* --------------------------------------------------------------------