How your collection storage space is used? - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

3 Jun 1999

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 What percentage of your space is taken up by the hardware and how much
 by everything else? What is the ratio of actual computers to all the  other
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  stuff that goes along with them? Please tell me the
catagory(s) of  computer(s)
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  you collect (mainframe, etc.), and what your
percentages are.

 Thank you very much.
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Kevin,

I collect both micros and minis.

I'd estimate that a microcomputer constitutes about 40% of the bulk. The 
documentation, software, and other pieces would account for the remaining 
60%.

For a mini, the computer with necessary peripherals (drives, etc...) 
probably account for about 80% of the bulk. Documentation, backup media, 
and other stuff taking the remaining 20%. Often times, the "other stuff" 
can be kept on top of the mini without impairing it's function. That 
generally doesn't work with a micro.

Of course, I don't have the original shipping containers, pallets or 
packing material for a mini. That would skew the numbers a LOT!  :-)

Steve Robertson - &lt;steverob(a)hotoffice.com&gt;