I think we're talking about worthless from an accounting perspective. Most asset accounting methods consider a depreciation scale of 3 years for most computer hardware, so after 3 years, the product has no asset value - in accounting terms, it is then worthless.
They are still usable, but they aren't necessarily worth anything. Roger ------------------------------------------------------ Roger D. Seielstad - MCSE Senior Systems Administrator Peregrine Systems Atlanta, GA http://www.peregrine.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 8:29 AM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: average lifespan server > > > Kim, > > A server is only worthless after 3 years if the load on it > has outgrown it's capacity, or it's becoming difficult to > maintain the hardware. We have several machines around 5 > years old, happily running along doing their jobs. One of my > mottos is 'if it ain't broke don't fix (or > replace) it'. > > Mike Scott > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kim Schotanus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 24 January 2002 10:00 > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: average lifespan server > > how do you deal with your accounting department? They can't > grasp it that a machine is worthless as a server after three years... > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Irfan Malik [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 24 January, 2002 10:53 AM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: RE: average lifespan server > > > Depends on server configuration and load..etc..etc > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kim Schotanus [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 2:55 PM > To: Exchange Discussions > Subject: average lifespan server > > Hi, > > how long do you generally use the following servers before replacing > them: > 1. mailserver > 2. PDC > 3. BDC > 4. Database servers > > tx, > Kim > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ______________________________________________________________ > __________ > This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star > Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more > information on a proactive anti-virus service working around > the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk > ______________________________________________________________ > __________ > > _________________________________________________________________ > List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
