Alan wrote:

> Having just moved to the Eugene, after having gotten settled, I have a 
> few questions. Replies on or off list are fine, thanks.

Welcome to Eugene!  You're in luck; The Dead are in town this week. (-:

(Anne and I have tried to describe Eugene to out-of-area friends; she
came up with the line, "It's like The Dead are always in town."  It's
accurate, effective, and amusing -- what more could you ask for?)


> Any good recommendations for a local computer parts dealer? I notice the 
> nearest Fry's is up by Portland (really cuts down on those impulse buys 
> though)

ComputerBase.  http://www.computerbaseusa.com/ Mike, the Chief Peon
there, is an active EUGLUG member and he knows a lot about Linux
compatibility, as well as some legacy OS that a few people still use.

After that, there's web retailers like NewEgg or ZipZoomFly.


> I'm looking for a colo to stick a hobby box in, any suggestions? I'd 
> prefer somewhere local before I go looking at the national places.

Talk to Willamette.NET.  Friendly, knowledgeable guys, reliable
service, multiple T3s to the rest of the world.  They're behind Oakway
Mall.  They host EUGLUG's web/mail server*, as well as OPN's servers.
Many list members use their services.  http://www.willamette.net/

> Restaurants, local attractions, out of the way "You should go here" 
> suggestions are always welcome.

Art and the Vineyard this weekend in Alton Baker Park.
http://www.artandthevineyard.org/

Oregon Country Fair next weekend in Elmira.
http://www.oregoncountryfair.org/

da Vinci Days in Corvallis in two weeks.
http://www.davinci-days.org/

And, of course, EUGLUG clinics every Thursday night at OPN downtown. (-:
http://www.euglug.org/

As for restaurants, it depends on what you're looking for.
Check out http://www.something2eat.com/ , it's a Eugene/Springfield
restaurant review site.

* Disclaimer: Willamette.net gives EUGLUG rack space so we'll send
  customers their way.  So do mention EUGLUG when you talk to
  them. (-:

-- 
Bob Miller                              K<bob>
kbobsoft software consulting
http://kbobsoft.com                     [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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