Grinder wrote:
> On 6/27/2010 5:36 PM, Motor T wrote:
>> I have an old AST Advantage 6075 computer I bought from Future Shop in
>> 1995. I have restored the thing to the original software, including the
>> Windows 3.11 operating system. I want to get it out of my garage and
>> send it to a good home. (Not an 'old folks home'). Do people have a need
>> or desire for such an antique? I've never heard of a PC 'museum'.? Any
>> thoughts? Thanks.
>
> I would recommend putting it up on eBay. There are a lot of collectors
> out there. Even though I don't think your system is a prime candidate
> for historians, it's unlikely that someone will bid on it unless they
> have some sentimental interest.
>
> Explain that you're looking for a good home, that you've done
> restoration, and that you're basically just looking for shipping costs.
> If you have accessories, like the original installation disks, make
> sure to mention them, as this will be a draw for someone trying to
> recapture their history.
>
> You have my sympathy. I have carefully restored some older systems
> which I simply cannot afford to store. Even after getting someone to
> take it, I fear that it ends up in a dumpster, or shredded on an African
> coastline.
>
>
Thanks for reply Grinder. I guess I'll pull the plug on my old friend
when I get back from vacation. Maybe I can find some student of
computers, or just someone curious, on Craigslist. If I can get rid of
it locally I would be able to show them the trick, i.e: Windows runs
inside of DOS and must be closed before shutting down DOS. I think I
even have a "DOS for Dummies" book around here somewhere. Thanks again.
