Living Computer Museum

[Dave Wade]

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> From: cctalk <cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org> On Behalf Of Chris Hanson via
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> Subject: Re: Living Computer Museum
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> On May 27, 2020, at 8:48 PM, Jecel Assumpcao Jr <jecel at merlintec.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > I would think that if people you liked got replaced with people who
> > don't care then you might have a major battle trying to get back stuff
> > you loaned.
> 
> It might be a battle, possibly even a major one, but it would be
> fundamentally winnable when there’s explicitly no transfer of ownership.
> 
> That may, of course, be why they told Alan they don’t take loans; they may
> want to not worry about dealing with people who want loaned pieces
> returned, or dealing with the risk of loss or damage (e.g. insurance), and so
> on.
> 
>   -- Chris

Its a challenge. Most Museums refuse to accept loans. It’s a lot of admin. If the original owner dies what happens.
Under what terms can it be removed. Value if stolen or damaged? If it is working and it breaks.
A lot of hassle and risk.

Dave