[plug] Looking for CHEAP hardware

[Alan Howard]

On Tue, 12 Dec 2000 18:03, Brad Campbell wrote:
> G'day all,
> Sort of OT, but it's to run linux..
> I'm looking for sources of cheap hardware, like
> socket 7 boards, winchip processors, 16mb simms or 32mb dimms..
> small hard disks..
>
> I'm trying to create small embedded machines, in 19 inch rack cases
> for use as small system controlers. But I dont want/need/want to pay for
> celerons, 8gig HD's and 64mb of ram..
>
> There must be people selling this stuff, I know it's still being made..
> It needs to be new too.. otherwise I'd go for recycled 486's..
> I'd also prefer a source thats not going away anytime soon ;p)
> Yeah I know, rare as the excrement from a rocking horse..
>
> Cheers...

try oatley electronics http://www.oatleylectronics.com
they sell all sorts of odd stuff.  

alan howard