Correct place to list free hardware
Hey folks, Gosh it's been a long time since I've interacted on the mailing lists! I'm unsure where or how I should list free hardware for people - I work in the arts (am an artist) and I have access to heaps of free computers that were quite high powered just a couple of years ago, as well as quite a few Apples of various ages. I know that there is a hardware library of some sort (is that still current?) but I was wondering if there was a place where people list hardware for others to take/use? It seems I'm increasingly inundated with free hardware lately, but honestly I'm fine with the machines I have and don't want to take on any more computers (I only have 2 hands!). Jesse
On Friday, 21 October 2016 8:30:20 PM AEDT Jesse Stevens via luv-main wrote:
Gosh it's been a long time since I've interacted on the mailing lists!
I'm unsure where or how I should list free hardware for people - I work in the arts (am an artist) and I have access to heaps of free computers that were quite high powered just a couple of years ago, as well as quite a few Apples of various ages.
If the hardware runs Linux or can be used to run Linux then this list is appropriate. At the moment I've had people ask me for a couple of Linux gaming systems. While dual-core systems (which I have in my spares pile) are mostly OK for that I'd rather get quad-core systems if possible to keep them going for longer. If you have some spare quad-core systems then I'd be happy to take them and find a good home for them. I have plenty of RAM and hard drives so happy to take systems without RAM or storage. I would also like to have a Mac for fooling around with.
I know that there is a hardware library of some sort (is that still current?) but I was wondering if there was a place where people list hardware for others to take/use?
The "hardware library" fits into a brief case that I take to meetings. Anyone who has stuff to donate that fits into the case can just deposit it. I also accept donations of PCs by arrangement as I am not always able to transport PCs (I sometimes take public transport). I can't attend the November main meeting but could arrange to get stuff later in November.
It seems I'm increasingly inundated with free hardware lately, but honestly I'm fine with the machines I have and don't want to take on any more computers (I only have 2 hands!).
Parts that are of particular interest include DDR3 RAM (for laptops and desktops), SSDs, SATA disks 500G and bigger, FullHD monitors, and USB devices. Thanks! -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/
Before I reply fully, what general location are you? State, Suburb like. On 21 Oct 2016, at 8:30 pm, Jesse Stevens via luv-main <luv-main@luv.asn.au> wrote:
Hey folks,
Gosh it's been a long time since I've interacted on the mailing lists!
I'm unsure where or how I should list free hardware for people - I work in the arts (am an artist) and I have access to heaps of free computers that were quite high powered just a couple of years ago, as well as quite a few Apples of various ages.
I know that there is a hardware library of some sort (is that still current?) but I was wondering if there was a place where people list hardware for others to take/use?
It seems I'm increasingly inundated with free hardware lately, but honestly I'm fine with the machines I have and don't want to take on any more computers (I only have 2 hands!).
Jesse
On 23 Oct 2016 7:02 a.m., "David Turk via luv-main" <luv-main@luv.asn.au> wrote:
Before I reply fully, what general location are you?
State, Suburb like.
Personally I'm out of Melbourne near Ballarat, but the hardware in question is in the CBD in Melbourne. I'll post here with specifics when I get access to it all again (next few weeks or so). I should probably also ask in this thread if other open tech is suitable to post here (we have 4 or so 3d printers based on the reprap printer firmware that we're looking to sell cheaply to homes where they'll be used for more than printing Yoda figurines). Jesse
On Sunday, 23 October 2016 10:49:05 AM AEDT Jesse Stevens via luv-main wrote:
I should probably also ask in this thread if other open tech is suitable to post here (we have 4 or so 3d printers based on the reprap printer firmware that we're looking to sell cheaply to homes where they'll be used for more than printing Yoda figurines).
The luv-talk list has few restrictions so you can post there without issue as long as it's not commercial. If your employer wants to sell off old stuff then advertising it there is OK, but not if the aim is to make a profit. For selling stuff on this list please contact the committee first. -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/
Hi Russell, Thanks for this - however I'm a little confused. You say it's ok to list stuff for sale, but not if the aim is to make a profit? On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Russell Coker <russell@coker.com.au> wrote:
On Sunday, 23 October 2016 10:49:05 AM AEDT Jesse Stevens via luv-main wrote:
I should probably also ask in this thread if other open tech is suitable to post here (we have 4 or so 3d printers based on the reprap printer firmware that we're looking to sell cheaply to homes where they'll be used for more than printing Yoda figurines).
The luv-talk list has few restrictions so you can post there without issue as long as it's not commercial. If your employer wants to sell off old stuff then advertising it there is OK, but not if the aim is to make a profit.
For selling stuff on this list please contact the committee first.
-- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/
On Sunday, 23 October 2016 5:55:22 PM AEDT Jesse Stevens via luv-main wrote:
Thanks for this - however I'm a little confused. You say it's ok to list stuff for sale, but not if the aim is to make a profit?
It would not be appropriate for someone who's business was selling 3D printers to advertise them on LUV lists. But if a company has some old stock that they want to sell cheaply to a good home (as in the case of old RepRap hardware) then I think that's OK. If there's any confusion then ask the committee first. -- My Main Blog http://etbe.coker.com.au/ My Documents Blog http://doc.coker.com.au/
On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 6:49 PM, Russell Coker <russell@coker.com.au> wrote:
On Sunday, 23 October 2016 5:55:22 PM AEDT Jesse Stevens via luv-main wrote:
Thanks for this - however I'm a little confused. You say it's ok to list stuff for sale, but not if the aim is to make a profit?
It would not be appropriate for someone who's business was selling 3D printers to advertise them on LUV lists.
But if a company has some old stock that they want to sell cheaply to a good home (as in the case of old RepRap hardware) then I think that's OK.
If there's any confusion then ask the committee first.
Thanks for the clarification Russell - that makes things easy then as we're media artists and we're selling 3D printers we haven't used for some time.
Jesse
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