"first" computer on the internet

[Dan Gahlinger]

I thought I had posted this, perhaps not.
Anyhow,

I have what's purported to be the "First" computer on the internet,
the one that joined the pieces together and I guess you could say "made" the internet,
or conversely, the "last" node, as it were (depending how you count).

It's also the system where E-Mail was first created.
It's a Sun SLC workstation, owned by Einar Steffard.
I have the original box (very slightly torn),
and the workstation itself is in very good shape except one cosmetic crack, which I believe can be fixed very easily.

I tried the smithsonian, and other computer museums, but basically was told they already had too many of this model,
never mind the significance of this particular unit.

it still runs, last I checked, and has all the original data still intact on it, such as it is.

now, I find myself with a severe lack of space, and need to part with it.

I would like a little bit of money for it, it wasn't a donation to me, and shipping maybe expensive.
or I would be willing to trade it for a vaxstation 4000, or perhaps a 3100 or two.
(I have a need for 2 working vaxen you see)

so anyhow, that's how it is, this piece of history sitting in the corner of my office, collecting dust,
and not doing much else.

I'd like to see it get to a good home, and never scrapped, I think it's too important for that.

so anyhow, anyone who wants this piece of history, drop me a note.

and yes, I have pics (including the shipping labels from Einar to me) for what it's worth...

Dan.
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