RE: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-28 Thread Bob Elzer
of Linux computer Thanks to the Gentlemen who were gracious enough to give me equipment. This list is great, if anyone has a need it will be fulfilled; all you need to do is ask. The guy giving me a monitor has 4 others available to give away all you need to do is ask. On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 3

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-28 Thread Stephen
...@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us] On Behalf Of mike havens Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 2:16 PM To: Main PLUG discussion list Subject: Re: In need of Linux computer Thanks to the Gentlemen who were gracious enough to give me equipment. This list is great, if anyone has a need it will be fulfilled

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-28 Thread Matt Graham
After a long battle with technology, Stephen wrote: On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 9:25 AM, Bob Elzer bob.el...@gmail.com wrote: I need a million dollars. do you NEED it or just fantasize about it? A 900-foot-tall penguin appeared to me, and said that if $1 million is not donated to the FSF and the

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-28 Thread Stephen
its probably for the better... Only those of use who have learned to grip with our toes will be spared... and my cats will eat locusts and it will be funny to watch. On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Matt Graham danceswithcr...@usa.net wrote: After a long battle with technology, Stephen wrote:

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-27 Thread mike havens
Thanks to the Gentlemen who were gracious enough to give me equipment. This list is great, if anyone has a need it will be fulfilled; all you need to do is ask. The guy giving me a monitor has 4 others available to give away all you need to do is ask. On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 3:33 PM, mike

In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread mike havens
Hey all; as you may know I am trapped in the world of windows at the moment but would like to break free of the M$ shackles. Would anyone happen to have a computer on which Linux will work they would be willing to part with? It can be a Windows 98 box for all I care! I gave my b rother a ride home

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread Lisa Kachold
Toss it on the junkheap! Can't help you right now! Too bad they don't have a freegeek.org here? On 12/26/09, mike havens bmi...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all; as you may know I am trapped in the world of windows at the moment but would like to break free of the M$ shackles. Would anyone happen to

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread Joshua Zeidner
I'd be interested in starting a barter network... jmz On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Lisa Kachold lisakach...@obnosis.com wrote: Toss it on the junkheap! Can't help you right now! Too bad they don't have a freegeek.org here? On 12/26/09, mike havens bmi...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all; as

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread Lisa Kachold
I will setup a website for it on my drupal on it-clowns.com! On 12/26/09, Joshua Zeidner jjzeid...@gmail.com wrote: I'd be interested in starting a barter network... jmz On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Lisa Kachold lisakach...@obnosis.com wrote: Toss it on the junkheap! Can't help you

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread mike havens
Thanks Stephen! Anyone have a spare monitor they are willing to give up? On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM, Stephen cryptwo...@gmail.com wrote: I have an IBM netvista ( i think) P4 533fsb 1.5gb pc133 ram and some sort of HDD it does need an optical drive, I can even stuff a Linux install on it

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread Joshua Zeidner
hey Lisa + PLUG, Ive worked a lot in this area, mainly with Community Currencies. It's a good thing because you can utilize excess equipment and grows social networks as well, because the transactions build up trust. I had been envisioning a skills exchange for a while, but you need basic

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread mike havens
The one my brother had started clicking and buzzing after I plugged it in. On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 4:57 PM, mike havens bmi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Stephen! Anyone have a spare monitor they are willing to give up? On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM, Stephen cryptwo...@gmail.com wrote: I

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread mike havens
it can even be monochrome! On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 5:06 PM, mike havens bmi...@gmail.com wrote: The one my brother had started clicking and buzzing after I plugged it in. On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 4:57 PM, mike havens bmi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Stephen! Anyone have a spare monitor they

Re: In need of Linux computer

2009-12-26 Thread Lisa Kachold
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/search/zip?query=monitorcatAbbreviation=zipminAsk=maxAsk= On 12/26/09, mike havens bmi...@gmail.com wrote: it can even be monochrome! On Sat, Dec 26, 2009 at 5:06 PM, mike havens bmi...@gmail.com wrote: The one my brother had started clicking and buzzing after I