[Cialug] Reminder - Meeting tomorrow

[Ed]

wow dude... Why would they look at me quizzically, and why do i need to ask for an elderly person in the back? xD 
On Jul 20, 2010, at 9:13 PM, Josh More wrote:

> Ace Hardware.
> 
> Ask them for a "Torx Driver Set".  When they look at you quizzically, ask for the elderly person* in back whose worked there since time began.  They'll know what you're talking about.
> 
> * All real hardware stores have this person.  It's a requirement.  You can tell that places like Home Depot and Lowes aren't real hardware stores because they lack this role.
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> -Josh More, CISSP, GIAC-GSLC, GIAC-GCIH, RHCE, NCLP
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> Subject: Re: [Cialug] Reminder - Meeting tomorrow
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> speaking of which... where could i get a screw driver to fix my hard drive? I'm pretty sure i moved the needle wrong or something... but wanna see whats wrong inside.  Doubt it'd be repairable though... but never know
> 
> On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 8:54 PM, <jrnosee at gmail.com<mailto:jrnosee at gmail.com>> wrote:
> I was wondering if anyone would object if I brought in some parts I would like to sell and/or get rid of.  I've been going through some of my tech stuff and I'm trying to downsize what I have at home (at my wife's instance) and I'm also trying to fund future tech purchases (again...wife says no tech budget unless it's to replace something broken...maybe...if it's necessary).
> 
> I'll have things like IDE and SATA 5.25" bays & trays, a few sound/graphics/nic/modem boards, 30-40GB IDE drives, optical drives, fans, a couple Treo phones, etc.
> 
> Everything free and/or cheap as it's kind of a fire-sale.  I want everything gone soon.
> 
> Also, I have some bigger items I'm post in the email, but leave home unless someone asks.
> 
> Biostar IDEQ SFF PC w/ 3.0GHz Dual-Core P4 Socket 478. 1.5GB RAM 80GB SATA HDD, IDE DVD Burner.  Power button is busted, alternative power-on wired in (kinda).
> Used to be a car computer! Still in really great shape!
> 
> HP P2035 Laser printer - may have someone interested.
> 
> Dell A920 scanner/inkjet printer. - Also may have interest.
> 
> Dell Insprion 4000 - Looks to be in good shape but I know nothing about it. By stickers it's upgraded to WinXP and has a P3 processor.  Was my townhome association's.  I've been tasked to wipe and get rid of it.
> 
> Might also have another older desktop and laptop.
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