CodeStore.net comments on "Follow-Up To Getting Rid of Old IT Gear"

Reply from Gavin Bollard

Gavin Bollard — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:31:46 -0500

There was a time when I couldn't get rid of this sort of stuff - but now that my kids are involved in the local scout group, I can see how the bits can be used.

Scouts need computers to learn on, and even if they don't work, they can make awesome crafts out of the bits.

Next time, instead of trying to contact head offices of organisations, just talk to the local branches - the people who are desperate enough to take whatever they can find.

Reply from Jerry Carter

Jerry Carter — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:30:15 -0500

You knew I would have an answer for old hard drives, didn't you?

Take them apart!

1) awesomely strong magnets

2) interesting machined aluminum parts

3) interesting read arm apertures

4) blocks of aluminum you can melt over a small fire to make your own interesting aluminum castings

5) awesome hard drive platters make interesting mirrors or drink coasters (similar to CD's but not as plastic-y)

Reply from Aaron Hardin

Aaron Hardin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:16:21 -0500

:( sad days.

Don't forget to pick up a can of air duster for the new server.