[plug] Wanted: old computer

[Paul Wilson]

From: Bret Busby <bret at clearsol.iinet.net.au>
> A neighbour came to me a couple of days ago, looking for a computer that
they
> can use primarily for IRC chat sessions on the Internet.
>
> The neighbour basically wants a ready to go 486 system (or something that
is
> sufficiently powerful) with at least 16MB of RAM, with a monitor,
keyboard, and
> mouse, for about $500 maximum The neighbour would like a modem included,
but if
> not, intends to get an internal modem for about $50.
>
> If anyone has such a system that they want to sell, could they please
reply off
> the mailing list.

Bret, a while ago I replied to the message above offering a somewhat beat-up
486.  It's my sad duty etc., etc.  Sorry, but the power supply shorted out
last night (the bright blue flashes were *very* impressive) and the whole
thing is completely dead.

Paul