[olug] OLUG Digest, Vol 129, Issue 2

Tue Nov 5 21:22:01 UTC 2013

There is a recycle company in town that obtains and refurbish PCs,
relatively inexpensive. Hopefully, this is a feasible option to purchase
and install linux or any other OS of your choice.

Midwest Electronic Recycling <http://mwelectronicrecycling.com/>
mwelectronic*recycling*.com/ <http://mwelectronicrecycling.com/>‎
<http://maps.google.com/maps?espv=210&es_sm=122&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=midwest+recycling+omaha&fb=1&gl=us&hq=midwest+recycling+omaha&cid=0,0,12429793031122717272&sa=X&ei=U1t5UtG8M-qq2wXPiYGYBg&ved=0CDYQrwswAA>
14615 Grover St, Omaha, NE 68144
(402) 201-2270

On Tue, Nov 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM, <olug-request at olug.org> wrote:

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>    1. Looking for computer or laptop (Ben Watson)
>    2. Re: Looking for computer or laptop (Rob Townley)
>    3. Re: Looking for computer or laptop (Jay Bendon)
>    4. Re: Looking for computer or laptop (Ben Watson)
>    5. Re: Looking for computer or laptop (Matthew Botts)
>    6. Re: Thank you for NOT helping me / Questions never asked
>       (eric.maillist at gmail.com)
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> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Ben Watson <bwatson1979 at gmail.com>
> To: Omaha Linux User Group <olug at olug.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 22:10:22 -0600
> Subject: [olug] Looking for computer or laptop
> OLUG,
>
> I'm in the market for purchasing a "newer" desktop or laptop computer for
> my wife to use for working from home. I have several computers already, but
> the newest is probably 7 years old and typically serve a specific purpose
> these days. My wife and kids complain about how slow the one and only
> Windows desktop they use is.
>
> Rather than hours of research to spec and order parts (and end up spending
> too much money) I figured I'd turn to the list to see if anyone is looking
> to sell a tower or laptop.
>
> I am looking on Craigslist now, but I trust and would prefer to do business
> with an OLUGer.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ben
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Rob Townley <rob.townley at gmail.com>
> To: Omaha Linux User Group <olug at olug.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 23:12:19 -0600
> Subject: Re: [olug] Looking for computer or laptop
> 2nd-Byte.com is here in Omaha about 143rd south of industrial.  They have
> more machines than listed on their site.  All corporate grade and about 2-3
> years old.  We have had excellent luck with them.
> On Nov 4, 2013 10:10 PM, "Ben Watson" <bwatson1979 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > OLUG,
> >
> > I'm in the market for purchasing a "newer" desktop or laptop computer for
> > my wife to use for working from home. I have several computers already,
> but
> > the newest is probably 7 years old and typically serve a specific purpose
> > these days. My wife and kids complain about how slow the one and only
> > Windows desktop they use is.
> >
> > Rather than hours of research to spec and order parts (and end up
> spending
> > too much money) I figured I'd turn to the list to see if anyone is
> looking
> > to sell a tower or laptop.
> >
> > I am looking on Craigslist now, but I trust and would prefer to do
> business
> > with an OLUGer.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ben
> > _______________________________________________
> > OLUG mailing list
> > OLUG at olug.org
> > https://lists.olug.org/mailman/listinfo/olug
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>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Jay Bendon <jaybocc2 at gmail.com>
> To: Rob Townley <Rob.Townley at gmail.com>, Omaha Linux User Group <
> olug at olug.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2013 21:21:04 -0800
> Subject: Re: [olug] Looking for computer or laptop
> woot has refurb'd HP's for sale:
>
> http://sellout.woot.com/plus/hp-desktop-shoppe
>
> --Jay
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 9:12 PM, Rob Townley <rob.townley at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > 2nd-Byte.com is here in Omaha about 143rd south of industrial.  They have
> > more machines than listed on their site.  All corporate grade and about
> 2-3
> > years old.  We have had excellent luck with them.
> > On Nov 4, 2013 10:10 PM, "Ben Watson" <bwatson1979 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > OLUG,
> > >
> > > I'm in the market for purchasing a "newer" desktop or laptop computer
> for
> > > my wife to use for working from home. I have several computers already,
> > but
> > > the newest is probably 7 years old and typically serve a specific
> purpose
> > > these days. My wife and kids complain about how slow the one and only
> > > Windows desktop they use is.
> > >
> > > Rather than hours of research to spec and order parts (and end up
> > spending
> > > too much money) I figured I'd turn to the list to see if anyone is
> > looking
> > > to sell a tower or laptop.
> > >
> > > I am looking on Craigslist now, but I trust and would prefer to do
> > business
> > > with an OLUGer.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Ben
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > OLUG mailing list
> > > OLUG at olug.org
> > > https://lists.olug.org/mailman/listinfo/olug
> > >
> > _______________________________________________
> > OLUG mailing list
> > OLUG at olug.org
> > https://lists.olug.org/mailman/listinfo/olug
> >
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Ben Watson <bwatson1979 at gmail.com>
> To: Omaha Linux User Group <olug at olug.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 06:50:40 -0600
> Subject: Re: [olug] Looking for computer or laptop
> Thanks for the recommendations, I'll check out both places.
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 11:21 PM, Jay Bendon <jaybocc2 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > woot has refurb'd HP's for sale:
> >
> > http://sellout.woot.com/plus/hp-desktop-shoppe
> >
> > --Jay
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 4, 2013 at 9:12 PM, Rob Townley <rob.townley at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > 2nd-Byte.com is here in Omaha about 143rd south of industrial.  They
> have
> > > more machines than listed on their site.  All corporate grade and about
> > 2-3
> > > years old.  We have had excellent luck with them.
> > > On Nov 4, 2013 10:10 PM, "Ben Watson" <bwatson1979 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > OLUG,
> > > >
> > > > I'm in the market for purchasing a "newer" desktop or laptop computer
> > for
> > > > my wife to use for working from home. I have several computers
> already,
> > > but
> > > > the newest is probably 7 years old and typically serve a specific
> > purpose
> > > > these days. My wife and kids complain about how slow the one and only
> > > > Windows desktop they use is.
> > > >
> > > > Rather than hours of research to spec and order parts (and end up
> > > spending
> > > > too much money) I figured I'd turn to the list to see if anyone is
> > > looking
> > > > to sell a tower or laptop.
> > > >
> > > > I am looking on Craigslist now, but I trust and would prefer to do
> > > business
> > > > with an OLUGer.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Ben
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > OLUG mailing list
> > > > OLUG at olug.org
> > > > https://lists.olug.org/mailman/listinfo/olug
> > > >
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>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Matthew Botts <mbotts00 at gmail.com>
> To: Omaha Linux User Group <olug at olug.org>
> Cc:
> Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 06:57:13 -0600
> Subject: Re: [olug] Looking for computer or laptop
> I have an Asus G53sx-rh71 that was a parting gift when my company was sold.
> Make an offer. I'll be happy to meet you in the papio area to look it over.
> On Nov 4, 2013 10:10 PM, "Ben Watson" <bwatson1979 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > OLUG,
> >
> > I'm in the market for purchasing a "newer" desktop or laptop computer for
> > my wife to use for working from home. I have several computers already,
> but
> > the newest is probably 7 years old and typically serve a specific purpose
> > these days. My wife and kids complain about how slow the one and only
> > Windows desktop they use is.
> >
> > Rather than hours of research to spec and order parts (and end up
> spending
> > too much money) I figured I'd turn to the list to see if anyone is
> looking
> > to sell a tower or laptop.
> >
> > I am looking on Craigslist now, but I trust and would prefer to do
> business
> > with an OLUGer.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ben
> > _______________________________________________
> > OLUG mailing list
> > OLUG at olug.org
> > https://lists.olug.org/mailman/listinfo/olug
> >
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: eric.maillist at gmail.com
> To: Omaha Linux User Group <olug at olug.org>
> Cc: Omaha Linux User Group <olug at olug.org>
> Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2013 07:37:41 -0600
> Subject: Re: [olug] Thank you for NOT helping me / Questions never asked
> You're NOT welcome!   Wait...
>
> Oct 31, 2013 1:29 PM、Joseph Gulizia <joseph.gulizia at gmail.com> のメッセージ:
>
> > Dear OLUGgers,
> >
> > Thank you for NOT helping me.  I ran into a problem with my Ubuntu
> desktop
> > and knewe that I could have asked the list...........
> >
> >
> > BUT decided that was way too easy
> >
> > so after doing some research I rtfuf ( read the ****** ubuntu forum ) and
> > found an answer that worked.
> >
> > making me more confident in
> >
> > (a) hopefully asking more intelligent questions
> >
> > and
> > (b) solving my own problems.
> >
> > For the real toughie's I know I can always come to the list for help.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Joe Gulizia
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