OT: Free external 56k modem
I don't know if it still works, and I can't test it anyway. First claim wins (I'm always around town and the UC campus area if anyone is wondering about pickup). Who knows... it might work and actually be useful. I've also got a couple of recent Linux books if anyone wants to buy them. Obviously this list isn't a place to sell things, but at the same time I refuse to get a TradeMe account, because the News Corporation and Fairfax are pretty corrupt/well-off already. Offering the knowledge opportunity is better than letting the books gather dust and become historic. 'Ask not what GNU/Linux can do for you, ask what you can do for your GNU/Linux.' I'm certain that cheap in-depth knowledge will help GNU/Linux.
Re: OT: Free external 56k modem
On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:38:28 Jeff Mitchell wrote: I've also got a couple of recent Linux books if anyone wants to buy them. What are they and what price?
Re: OT: Free external 56k modem
On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:56:14 Ryan McCoskrie wrote: On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:38:28 Jeff Mitchell wrote: I've also got a couple of recent Linux books if anyone wants to buy them. What are they and what price? Linux Network Administrator's Guide, Third Edition by Tony Bautts, Terry Dawson and Gregor N. Purdy. Also: Linux Command Line and Shell Scripting Bible, by Richard Blum. I'll sell these at $30 each. They're both in mint condition.
Re: OT: Free external 56k modem
Hi Jeff, I would be into the modem if you still have it. I plan on getting up to the get together tonight, also my son Rohan has a place at 15 Rutherglen Ave, it could be put in letterbox there (preferably in a water proof bag or something, or text me on 0272497326 and I will pick it up, cheers Kevin Jeff Mitchell wrote: I don't know if it still works, and I can't test it anyway. First claim wins (I'm always around town and the UC campus area if anyone is wondering about pickup). Who knows... it might work and actually be useful. I've also got a couple of recent Linux books if anyone wants to buy them. Obviously this list isn't a place to sell things, but at the same time I refuse to get a TradeMe account, because the News Corporation and Fairfax are pretty corrupt/well-off already. Offering the knowledge opportunity is better than letting the books gather dust and become historic. 'Ask not what GNU/Linux can do for you, ask what you can do for your GNU/Linux.' I'm certain that cheap in-depth knowledge will help GNU/Linux.
Ditto: OT: Free external 56k modem
I too have a modem free to a good home. It's a Dynalink e-modem (1456VQE-C). Complete, in original box. Please contact me off-list if you want it. Cheers, Chris
Re: Ditto: OT: Free external 56k modem
Chris Downie wrote, On 17/03/10 11:59: I too have a modem free to a good home. It's a Dynalink e-modem (1456VQE-C). Complete, in original box. Please contact me off-list if you want it. Crikey - that might class as a collectible antique by now... Specially when its in the original box still. -- Craig Falconer
Re: Ditto: OT: Free external 56k modem
On Wednesday 17 March 2010, you wrote: Chris Downie wrote, On 17/03/10 11:59: I too have a modem free to a good home. It's a Dynalink e-modem (1456VQE-C). Complete, in original box. Please contact me off-list if you want it. Crikey - that might class as a collectible antique by now... Specially when its in the original box still. My old ISA Dynalink modem, V1456VQH-R5-NZL, will forever hold a special place in my heart. Why? This dial up modem never disconnected, no matter what conditions the copper cables submerged below the water table for 30 years or Telecoms coal fired exchange threw at it. I used to download iso images with wget and this 56k modem. It would take three nights, downloading between bed-e-byes and sparrow fart. Cheers Ross Drummond
Re: Ditto: OT: Free external 56k modem
Ross Drummond wrote, On 17/03/10 13:15: On Wednesday 17 March 2010, you wrote: Chris Downie wrote, On 17/03/10 11:59: I too have a modem free to a good home. It's a Dynalink e-modem (1456VQE-C). Complete, in original box. Please contact me off-list if you want it. Crikey - that might class as a collectible antique by now... Specially when its in the original box still. My old ISA Dynalink modem, V1456VQH-R5-NZL, will forever hold a special place in my heart. Why? This dial up modem never disconnected, no matter what conditions the copper cables submerged below the water table for 30 years or Telecoms coal fired exchange threw at it. I used to download iso images with wget and this 56k modem. It would take three nights, downloading between bed-e-byes and sparrow fart. Likewise - my netcomm pocket rocket is safely stored 1200 baud of goodness, and it used 9V batteries like they were going out of fashion. -- Craig Falconer The Total Team - Secure Networks for Serious Business Office: 0800 888 326 / +643 974 9128 Email: workor...@totalteam.co.nz Web: http://www.totalteam.co.nz/
Re: Ditto: OT: Free external 56k modem
On St Paddy's Day at 13:15, Ross Drummond wrote: no matter what conditions the copper cables submerged below the water table for 30 years or Telecoms coal fired exchange threw at it. Pity the poor cable jointer who has to dig up a cable to repair it, and the hole keeps filling with water. Yuri
Re: Ditto: OT: Free external 56k modem
yuri wrote, On 17/03/10 17:16: On St Paddy's Day at 13:15, Ross Drummond wrote: no matter what conditions the copper cables submerged below the water table for 30 years or Telecoms coal fired exchange threw at it. Pity the poor cable jointer who has to dig up a cable to repair it, and the hole keeps filling with water. They have pumps in the truck for that, and spanky wee tents to keep the rain off. I'd be more worried about the lead and tar sheathe they use to waterproof the bundles. Using a gas blowtorch to soften the lead and make it watertight again... -- Craig Falconer
Re: Ditto: OT: Free external 56k modem
Craig Falconer wrote: yuri wrote, On 17/03/10 17:16: On St Paddy's Day at 13:15, Ross Drummond wrote: no matter what conditions the copper cables submerged below the water table for 30 years or Telecoms coal fired exchange threw at it. Pity the poor cable jointer who has to dig up a cable to repair it, and the hole keeps filling with water. They have pumps in the truck for that, and spanky wee tents to keep the rain off. I'd be more worried about the lead and tar sheathe they use to waterproof the bundles. Using a gas blowtorch to soften the lead and make it watertight again... luxury! I still have a pair of accoustic couplers in the garage :)
