16 Mar
2022
16 Mar
'22
3:05 p.m.
On 3/16/22 16:56, Dave McGuire via cctalk wrote:
Ok, it hit $1200, we're out of the running. I hope these systems go
to a good home, and don't disappear into the black hole of a private
collection.
-Dave
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Dave McGuire, AK4HZ
New Kensington, PA
The LSSM is
very interested in this machine for public display.? It would
complement the museum's collection of PDP-11s and other 16 bit machines.
? By "very interested", Mark means "is actively pursuing".? Some of
our
donors are willing to foot the bill for the acquisition and subsequent
retrieval trip; we've just about got it covered.
? For those who may be unaware, LSSM is a public minicomputer/mainframe
museum in Pittsburgh, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization,
that has been open for about six years.? The two DG machines in this
auction will have a good home with us; it is our intention to restore
them and place them on public exhibit for use.? We have an established
track record of "getting the job done" in this context.
? I'm letting this crowd know in case any of the current bidders are
here and just trying to keep these machines out of the scrap stream,
etc.? We are donor-funded and don't have a lot to spend on this.
? If you would like to support us in this endeavor, we accept donations
by check or via PayPal, see http://www.lssmuseum.org for more
information.? Donations may be tax-deductible depending on your personal
tax situation.
? Thank you for your consideration.