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Date:      Wed, 20 Feb 2002 08:49:27 -0500
From:      Chris Browning <brownicm@prokyon.com>
To:        freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.ORG
Subject:   Re: cheap computer source
Message-ID:  <02022008492700.01472@mercedes.local.domain>
In-Reply-To: <200202192159.g1JLxSf21775@ns6.icdc.com>
References:  <200202192159.g1JLxSf21775@ns6.icdc.com>

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On Tuesday 19 February 2002 03:59 am, csmith@icdc.com wrote:
> > I'm looking for a source of computers that I can use for my freebsd
> > experiments. Used is good. Something I can throw some more memory and a
> > big HD in is better. No weird hardware or winmodems is best.
> >
> > I'm hoping to get a pII or pIII. Two of the same system would be great.
> >
> >
> > If I have to go new computer where can I go to get a good box for a SOHO
> > file server intranet server. If I'm getting something new i want to pack
> > it with memory and hard disks(raid? I wish) throw in my dlt drive and use
> > it for a backend server for my windows and unix machines( If I can free
> > up some of my other boxes (p166) I can use them to experiment with out
> > fear of trashing my valuable data.)
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > John

If your state allows pawn shops, I've found them a good source. You may have 
to hunt a bit, but I've found some steals. Take a couple boot disks with you 
and write-protect those puppies. 

Chris Browning
brownicm@prokyon.com


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