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| name = Storage Unit Tragedy of 2004 | |||
| year = 2004 | |||
| location = Pecos Self-Storage | |||
| reason = Non-Payment | |||
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== Summary == | |||
A devastating loss in which both myself and [[:User:Soundstains|Joel Martinez]] lost massive amounts of vintage computer gear, among other things. Spurred by my own youth, stupidity, poor money management, and pride, this event has left a mark on me which will never be forgotten. | |||
[[ | == Notable Losses == | ||
=== Joel Martinez === | |||
* [[The Blessed Amiga]] | |||
=== John Willis === | |||
* [[VAX 11/750]], this one and the next have hurt the worst for me | |||
* [[IBM PC 5150]], my much-beloved first computer | |||
* [[Poseidon (Original)]], my IBM Aptiva 2144-A12 | |||
* Black Box 72" cabinet | |||
* [[VAXstation 3100 M40]] | |||
* [[VAXstation 2000]] | |||
* [[Apple Macintosh SE30]] | |||
* [[Apple Macintosh IIfx]] | |||
* [[heimdal]], an Amiga 2000HD from Dan Miller | |||
* A SPARCstation 20 acquired around 2002 | |||
* Full microfiche set of DEC field service documentation from Wyatt King | |||
* Full set of DEC documentation from Rich Smith | |||
* My full collection of 5.25" floppy disks | |||
* My Fasco floor fan | |||
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| Storage Unit Tragedy of 2004 | |
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 Vintage Tech is Fragile | |
| Mass Extinction Event | |
| Year: | 2004 |
| Location: | Pecos Self-Storage |
| Reason: | Non-Payment |
Summary
A devastating loss in which both myself and Joel Martinez lost massive amounts of vintage computer gear, among other things. Spurred by my own youth, stupidity, poor money management, and pride, this event has left a mark on me which will never be forgotten.
Notable Losses
Joel Martinez
John Willis
- VAX 11/750, this one and the next have hurt the worst for me
- IBM PC 5150, my much-beloved first computer
- Poseidon (Original), my IBM Aptiva 2144-A12
- Black Box 72" cabinet
- VAXstation 3100 M40
- VAXstation 2000
- Apple Macintosh SE30
- Apple Macintosh IIfx
- heimdal, an Amiga 2000HD from Dan Miller
- A SPARCstation 20 acquired around 2002
- Full microfiche set of DEC field service documentation from Wyatt King
- Full set of DEC documentation from Rich Smith
- My full collection of 5.25" floppy disks
- My Fasco floor fan
Pages in category "Storage Unit Tragedy of 2004"
The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total.