[extropy-chat] antique computers

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Fri Oct 24 22:50:17 UTC 2003


Oh. Here's one on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3438677641&category=3669

----- Original Message -----
From: "Emlyn O'regan" <oregan.emlyn at healthsolve.com.au>
To: "'ExI chat list'" <extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2003 8:46 PM
Subject: RE: [extropy-chat] antique computers


> That's an excellent idea, Mike; long overdue. Beautiful polished wood
cases
> for desktops should have a nice niche amongst the beige-hating tasteful
> (count me in :-)
>
> Have you thought about a wooden keyboard? Finicky, but I would think it
was
> doable. Also, maybe a wooden mouse; with both of these you should be able
to
> replace the plastic casing & keys I would think.
>
> Emlyn
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Mike Lorrey [mailto:mlorrey at yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Friday, 31 October 2003 7:19 AM
> > To: ExI chat list
> > Subject: Re: [extropy-chat] antique computers
> >
> >
> > I am working on several designs for hardwood computer cases, to make
> > the PC box more aesthetically acceptable for executive desktops, as
> > well as for those seeking an organic look vs the cheap appliance look.
> >
> > Anyone for a woody?
> >
> > --- Spike <spike66 at comcast.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > Altho no one will argue that a model T Ford works
> > > as well as a modern car by any measure imaginable,
> > > it is considered cool to own and drive one.  Same
> > > with many items: antiques are chic.  How about
> > > computers?  Are there any antique computer users
> > > groups or clubs?  Rallies?  Competitions?
> > >
> > > spike
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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