who would go to the trouble of configuring these things, and actually deliver them and set them up for $20???

Quote :

" I have several Gateway P5-166 systems which have been refurbished, thoroughly tested for problems, and have Windows98SE/Office2000 installed and configured. They also come pre-installed with a ton of other software, including a bunch of children's educational games for all ages. I am a IT professional with 10yrs in the industry, and these systems are fully functional, have been optimally configured, multimedia(w/sound), internet ready (for high speed), w/up to date Antivirus/Spyware protection which has been professionally configured, with NO BUGS. All internal components have no operability issues. Included in addition to specs listed below are all cables needed. **These systems are perfect for a first computer for your young children. Mid Tower case Intel Pentium 166Mhz 128MB RAM 6GB IBM Hard drive CDROM drive (plays audio or data cd's) 3.5" Floppy ATI pci video 16-bit stereo sound system (FREE headphones included) :-) 3COM Internal PCI 10/100 Ethernet (wired network/internet adapter) . Asking $20 per system (tower only), will deliver & setup for FREE(including configuring for use with your internet connection). "

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/sys/127951667.html

1/24/2006 9:56:04 PM

chilling, scary

1/24/2006 9:57:20 PM

i remember when this was considered a dream machine. haha.

1/24/2006 10:05:12 PM

I remember when I got my P5-90. Holy shit I was the coolest kid ev4r

1/24/2006 10:14:34 PM

my mother is using a machine about like that


it's dreadful.

1/24/2006 10:15:53 PM

i remember when we installed win 95 on our computer. we only had 4 megs of ram. took like 5 mins to boot up. but it was soooo much cooler than 3.1

1/24/2006 10:41:20 PM

I don't actually think that was his point guys.

1/24/2006 10:59:34 PM

about a year ago my grandma got her own computer.

it was all of... 25 Mhz

1/24/2006 11:01:30 PM

I know a guy that resells old PC's like these primarily to immigrant families that need to get a PC for their children in school but can't afford more than a $20 machine.

1/24/2006 11:09:59 PM

im sure if you buy old parts in bulk you'll make money. not a ton, but im sure it is good resume bumper or conversation point.

1/24/2006 11:12:34 PM

i bet hes not getting rich off that

1/25/2006 2:48:49 PM

I bet he wants to touch your kids

1/25/2006 2:53:56 PM