[TriLUG] Hello all....

[bak via TriLUG]

May I suggest something like:

https://materialsmgmt.ofb.ncsu.edu/surplus/surplus-sales.php

(I bought a 486-based "Gateway 2000” back in the 90s for $15 from one of these — not this one specifically — and put OpenBSD on it. Memories...)

Kramden Institute also has surplus sales.

http://kramden.org/sales/

Even new stuff is cheap these days. A RasPi 2 has a quad-core 900MHz CPU and 1 GB of memory, and everything-included-but-RAM Atom-based mini-ITX boards are great. I ran one as a NAS for years and only traded up when I wanted it to transcode HD video all the time. In terms of foundational Linux as opposed to desktop stuff, it’s often all you need.

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Mini-ITX-Motherboard-Retail-BOXD410PT/dp/B00336YCCU

—bak

> On Feb 16, 2016, at 15:49, Decepticon 2210 via TriLUG <trilug at trilug.org> wrote:
> 
> It's been some time since I chatted with this group but I am glad to be
> back. Looks like much has changed and I want to get back into the linux
> scene. My first comment will be a request for help:
> 
> Can anyone point me in the direction of getting access to surplus
> computers, laptops, or tablets so I can create a home linux network and
> sandbox environment please?, I have had the worst time trying to find used
> computer stuff and I really don't want to blow a huge amount on stores like
> Best Buy or Intrex, thanks!-
> 
> D2210-
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