Re: Still looking for thin clients?

[Bob Huebert <huebert@xxxxxxxx>]

Hi Matt,

On Mon, 10 Nov 2003, Matt Macander wrote:

> I've got some more information about the computers we are retiring
> here at ABR.
> 
> We have a P100, a P133, and three or four P200 desktops, all with
> 32-64 MB RAM and smallish hard drives.  I think we can find power
> cables and keyboards to go with them.
> 
> We were planning to have them recycled by MPC
> (http://www.buympc.com/services/shared/recycle.html) to ensure that
> toxic components are properly handled.  It would be better that they
> continue to be used if there are people who want to use them, but we
> don't want them to end up in the landfill.
> 
> What happens to old computers and components at the University when
> you are done with them?  We would prefer some assurance that these
> computers will be disposed of responsibly, when the time comes.

Most equipment that retires from ARSC goes to the University's surplus
warehouse. It is then either transferred to another University department
or placed for the annual public auction. 

On the matter of retiring ARSC equipment, we'll have some SGI R5k and
RM5200 O2s that will be going to surplus soon. I'd be interested if
their was any interest for developing a mips-based cluster in the group.

-bob

> 
> I hope to bring them by the InstallFest on Thursday.
> 
> Matt Macander
> mmacander@abrinc.com
> 
> ABR Inc.--Environmental Research & Services
> www.abrinc.com
> 
> 
> 
> Matt Macander wrote:
> 
> > We have some P100-233 MHz machines that are about to be recycled, 
> > unless they find homes.
> >
> > Matt Macander
> > ABR Inc.--Environmental Research & Services
> 
> 
>