david_elmo wrote: > > From: Robert MacLeay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > snip > > > With Blue & White Power Macs selling for under $35 on eBay > > --some for only one cent plus shipping! -- > > I have to ask, WHY are you determined to use an obsolete older Mac > > instead? > > > > Shipping can be a deal killer, but with so many available, you > > should be > > able to find one for sale within driving distance, and be able to > > pick it up > > for free. > > To understand this, you have to understand human nature. Folks like > putting old macs in their possession to work.
Bravo! One of the beautiful things about the old Beige Mac hardware is that it lasts forever. If you buy a Blue and White, you may have to replace it sooner, increasing the cost of maintaining your network. So why not put classic Macs to work doing something that they have been doing for years instead of buying more software for a newer Mac. And if nothing else play old games on your vintage Beige Mac. > Plus, there is a law > about trying to buy things that are really cheap (when you don't need > them) when you really need them Agreed. I am using some of my old Macs at file servers. I did have to make the compromise of editing file names that I want to keep on them. I know that not everyone wants to do this but it seems to be the price you have to pay. If someone has a way around this, I would love to know. > David Elmo > > -- Colonel Panik -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end list messages to: <mailto:macnetwork@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
