Hardware Dump

[TheCotMan]

hardware dump using my blue tooth? is it posible?

within the context of this thread, your question does not make much sense. Are you looking to give away some bluetooth enabled device at a hardware dump table at DefCon?

[[Syntax]]

IIRC, the Mac Plus was the first to support an HDD, though it was external; the first models to take an internal drive were the Mac II and Mac SE.

You are correct, I was too lasy to look, its just rotting out in my garage but its an SE.. and Im still waiting for clarification as to what his bluetooth is going to be doing..

[Hardware]

I'm ahead of you. I already offered my personal Toughbook in trade for whoever offers me the most alcohol.

I have dozens printers that need a new home, hundreds of AC cords, and about 75 "ancient" computers, the average being PIII 800Mhz with 256mb ram and 20gb hd.

I will see what I can bring.

he he that's my computer right now :)
maybe i could find a power supply for my dell i boughgt for $10 it's an old latitude CP

[haden]

this is a great idea ive got a few old bits and pieces here and thier and id probably endup leaving with a trunk load of new pieces of junk

edit: anybody wishing to be rid of a few things sooner than the con can simply contact me and ill see about paying for the shipping, looking mainly for an older laptop that has linux can be broken or working may even be willing to pay for it

[LosT]

Please don't get me started on the RoHS stuff...

Know how much garbage is in a car battery? Tried using the compliant solder yet? Seen the cost increase for production?

Yet we comply. *sigh*

LosT

[loki151]

you could always bring something to give to the newbie like me :D

[haden]

speaking o vintage computers becomeing collector pieces ive got a Digital DECpc 425se Color laptopwith a bad battery that still works but doesnt have an os on the hdd ill be bringing it to the table as a drop off unless some one wants it before then

[ilusionofreedom]

sounds like a great idea! I love getting my hands on old hardware and trying to build something usefull out of it. this being said I have a good amount of"useless crap to get rid of.( but how can I ever let it go?)

[skroo]

Hm. It sounds like there's some genuine interest in doing this.

I know I started the thread on this, but would really prefer if someone else could take over any actual running or organisation this might need - I'm going to be busy enough gooning as it is, so really shouldn't try to take on more stuff than I can reasonably handle.

So, anyone want to try to make this an official event (if it can even qualify as one)? Bear in mind that it will require some space (which is not, contrary to some things that I've heard, as available as air) and some bodies to keep the hardware organised (which keeps people from having to dig through it, and it can't be allowed to cause an obstruction).

[LosT]

Who is going to be responsible for clearing up the stuff that is left behind? That could be a real problem....

On a positive note, I have some odd stuff to bring for the table...

LosT

[skroo]

Who is going to be responsible for clearing up the stuff that is left behind? That could be a real problem....

Let's work out the specifics behind making it actually happen first... So far, disposal isn't a problem because this isn't happening.

On a positive note, I have some odd stuff to bring for the table...

There is no table at this point. Until someone steps up and takes the time to put this together, there's no table, no hardware dump, nothing much more than this thread.

So, to recap: anyone stepping forward to put this together?

[TheCotMan]

I heard that Ira did not setup a table last year. Do you know if he is planning to setup a table this year? If so, and he has many tables, you think he would be willing to allocate part of a table (with raised walls/partitions) for people to dump/swap stuff for free? Someone else would need to build a car\dboard partition and sign about the stuff in that space being free/exchange and is not related to Ira's stuff-- just aplace for it to be stored.

Though I have met him, and have purchased things from him in the past, he won't know me any better than the occasional Defcon customer.

Anyone feel like asking him?

If not, perhaps someone else staffing a table might be willing to allocate table space for a hardware dump/free stuff in the vendor area.

A dump could be informal too. Perhaps people could bring their junk/tech to the forums meet and announce what they are giving away as part of an announcement. (If there will be an "introduce yourself" period, then that could be a time for people to offer tech. Anything not taken could go to a table in the vendor room.

[erehwon]

I'm ahead of you. I already offered my personal Toughbook in trade for whoever offers me the most alcohol.

How much Woodford Reserve Bourbon would you want to trade for your Toughbook?

[astcell]

How much Woodford Reserve Bourbon would you want to trade for your Toughbook?

Actually no one came forward so I sold it for $140, the guy still owes me $20 if he is reading this.

[converge]

Re: Hardware Dump

While I'm out drudging things up, is anyone going to take this on and/or make it happen? I know some folks are already way too busy with other aspects of con, but I think general response for the hardware exchange/dump was that this would be really cool..

..didn't want to see a good idea die without reason.