Quote Originally Posted by martin54 View Post
where are you looking for old computers? My local paper normally has quite a few in it, no getting outbid & local so can pop round & check it's working before parting with any cash. I was lucky because I tend not to throw things away & have been upgrading/building computers for family & friends for years so no problem finding all the required bits.
well only 2 months ago I had a complete dell in the garage, and I gave it to some single mum
less than a month ago, I helped out my pal who smashed his work lappy - he still hasn't returned mine, i think he's lost it,, I don't know how as it was in the box.

years ago put 2 on ebay, got 99p

all for the sake of a parralell port.