Chad Walstrom wrote:
> Regarding cheap computers, I wouldn't bother reading the printed
> classifieds.  The paper charges some $80 to do the weekend ads, so
> you'll be paying for that by proxy when you buy the computer.  Also,
> consider that you can generally buy a new cheap computer for under $500
> at the major retailers, consistently.  Walmart sells (or used to?)
> Linspire boxes on the cheap; a great way to get started with Linux.  Not
> sure I would buy from Walmart on moral principle, but it is an optinon.
>
> There are local white-box makers, too.  General Nanosystems
> (http://nanosys1.com/) and Tran Micro on University Avenue have pretty
> nice little starter systems, sans monitor, in the $300-400 range.  I've
> got a 13" and a 17" monitor I'm not using.  One of these days, I'm going
> to replace the 19", too, so I'll make that available to the TCLUG
> members off our classifieds site.
>
> And there's the segway...  If you have less to spend, first look at the
> TCLUG classifieds site.  People are giving away free computers or cheap
> computers all the time.  One of these days, I'll be going through my
> junk and listing everything there for free.  I've got a couple old
> pentium II's I'll probably be getting rid of some time.  I have a couple
> cases to get rid of.  I've got an old UltraSparc 5 I'm not using, though
> perhaps OpenSolaris 10 might work nicely on it (I've had issues with
> Linux on it).
>
> The next stop is Craig's List.  It's free.  You won't be paying for the
> seller's listing fees; there are none.  Etc.
>
> Where else.  I think there was a local company that purchases old
> systems off of companies and sells them cheaply.  The URL was posted to
> this list a while back.
>
> Anyway, you get the idea.  Good luck!
>
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>   
If I want to buy a cheap computer that has lots of power, I use the 
university computer recycle store.
http://www1.umn.edu/ucs/usedcomp.php
Tom
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