iMac G4 ("iLamp") free to a good home
I realize this is a bit too new, though if I was Evan I'd be playing the "long game" and collecting "soon to be classic" computers. Aaaanyway, I have the following machine to give away: iMac 800Mhz G4 OS-X 10.4.11 256M SDRAM 60GB disk DVD-RW usable screen size: 15" diagonal. It's tested and works (boots, ethernet works, sound works). It looks like this one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G4 The computer is in Jackson, NJ and I'm not interested in shipping. I can bring to a VCF workshop or meetup somewhere in central NJ. Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
If museum doesn't want it i will take the lampshade iMac. One of the few I've never added to the collection just because I never seem to find one working and local! I'm in brick so can easily pick up. Tony Sent from my iPhone
On Apr 6, 2017, at 12:32 PM, William Dudley via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
I realize this is a bit too new, though if I was Evan I'd be playing the "long game" and collecting "soon to be classic" computers.
Aaaanyway, I have the following machine to give away:
iMac 800Mhz G4 OS-X 10.4.11 256M SDRAM 60GB disk DVD-RW usable screen size: 15" diagonal. It's tested and works (boots, ethernet works, sound works).
It looks like this one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMac_G4
The computer is in Jackson, NJ and I'm not interested in shipping. I can bring to a VCF workshop or meetup somewhere in central NJ.
Bill Dudley
This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
if I was Evan I'd be playing the "long game" and collecting "soon to be classic" computers.
Yes: we already have an original iMac, so we should hold onto this one too. Thinking aloud: one of these days we'll make a shelving unit in the warehouse for "future collectibles" such as our small collection of internet appliances, iMac(s), etc. .... we should look for a first-gen Chromebook and a WebTV, etc. (but we're holding the line against generic PCs).
Hi all, Just joined this list after the show. Nice to meet many of you. Had to chime in on this topic, in a good hearted way... Isn't “future collectibles” by definition a relative term? Some of us are already collecting PowerPC iMacs and other devices of that era. Picking the cutoff point as to what is truly vintage is really arbitrary, at least after a decade or two... Plus - once you create a shelf for future collectibles, then you have immediately started collecting them! :) Adam --- Oakbog - Supporting All Things Apple - Boston MA Adam Rosen - Owner & CTO - adam@oakbog.com - 617-480-6436 • Apple Certified Macintosh and iOS Consulting - oakbog.com <http://oakbog.com/> • The Vintage Mac Museum - vintagemacmuseum.com <http://vintagemacmuseum.com/>
On Apr 6, 2017, at 1:20 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
if I was Evan I'd be playing the "long game" and collecting "soon to be classic" computers.
Yes: we already have an original iMac, so we should hold onto this one too.
Thinking aloud: one of these days we'll make a shelving unit in the warehouse for "future collectibles" such as our small collection of internet appliances, iMac(s), etc. .... we should look for a first-gen Chromebook and a WebTV, etc. (but we're holding the line against generic PCs).
Just joined this list after the show. Nice to meet many of you.
Welcome Adam! Everyone else: Adam's a good guy. I've known him for several years and he exhibited at the last (two or three?) VCF East shows.
Isn't “future collectibles” by definition a relative term? Some of us are already collecting PowerPC iMacs and other devices of that era.
People collect all kinds of stuff that isn't yet vintage.
Picking the cutoff point as to what is truly vintage is really arbitrary
Way to begin your list tenure by opening a barrel of worms. :) Bill Dudley's point was simply: it is wise for VCFed to collect things that we think will eventually be vintage, not just things that already are vintage. Thus, a lamp-Mac belongs in our collection. It may * already * be "vintage" because it became historic from Day One of its existence. Others can debate that :) but part of my job is to decide what belongs in the collection, and my decision is made...
Meant to be a light-hearted can of worms, for sure! Actually I think Bill’s offer is a good one, the iLamp is definitely a classic, iconic design. Yes, wise to hold on to things you know (or suspect) will become more important in the future.
On Apr 6, 2017, at 9:48 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Just joined this list after the show. Nice to meet many of you.
Welcome Adam!
Everyone else: Adam's a good guy. I've known him for several years and he exhibited at the last (two or three?) VCF East shows.
Isn't “future collectibles” by definition a relative term? Some of us are already collecting PowerPC iMacs and other devices of that era.
People collect all kinds of stuff that isn't yet vintage.
Picking the cutoff point as to what is truly vintage is really arbitrary
Way to begin your list tenure by opening a barrel of worms. :)
Bill Dudley's point was simply: it is wise for VCFed to collect things that we think will eventually be vintage, not just things that already are vintage. Thus, a lamp-Mac belongs in our collection. It may * already * be "vintage" because it became historic from Day One of its existence. Others can debate that :) but part of my job is to decide what belongs in the collection, and my decision is made...
On Apr 6, 2017, at 22:29, Adam Rosen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Meant to be a light-hearted can of worms, for sure!
Actually I think Bill’s offer is a good one, the iLamp is definitely a classic, iconic design. Yes, wise to hold on to things you know (or suspect) will become more important in the future.
It's also a halfway decent machine without TOO many maintenance problems (which is good, because its design makes it not much fun to open up), and it's one of the last machines that could boot directly into OS 9. If you're looking to demo "classic" Mac software in its native environment, it's a really great machine. I know I'm hanging on to mine. - Dave
The thing that makes this machine historic is Steve Jobs' role in the design. The original iMac was well under way when Jobs returned to Apple making the iLamp the first iMac designed completely under his supervision. I'm sure its resemblance to the desk lamp in Pixar's demo short is no coincidence as Jobs owned Pixar at the time. The fact that it's not easy to open is just another Jobs 'feature'. Jim -----Original Message----- From: vcf-midatlantic [mailto:vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org] On Behalf Of David Riley via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Friday, April 7, 2017 08:43 To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> Cc: David Riley <fraveydank@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] iMac G4 ("iLamp") free to a good home On Apr 6, 2017, at 22:29, Adam Rosen via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Meant to be a light-hearted can of worms, for sure!
Actually I think Billfs offer is a good one, the iLamp is definitely a
classic, iconic design. Yes, wise to hold on to things you know (or suspect) will become more important in the future. It's also a halfway decent machine without TOO many maintenance problems (which is good, because its design makes it not much fun to open up), and it's one of the last machines that could boot directly into OS 9. If you're looking to demo "classic" Mac software in its native environment, it's a really great machine. I know I'm hanging on to mine. - Dave
Here is a great write-up on the G4 for those who are curious. Although the G4 was innovative, in my opinion the information in this article cements the G4's place in the "not yet vintage" category. http://www.macworld.com/article/1167686/macs/the-exceptional-imac-g4-ten-yea... On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 10:29 PM, Adam Rosen via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Meant to be a light-hearted can of worms, for sure!
Actually I think Bill’s offer is a good one, the iLamp is definitely a classic, iconic design. Yes, wise to hold on to things you know (or suspect) will become more important in the future.
On Apr 6, 2017, at 9:48 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Just joined this list after the show. Nice to meet many of you.
Welcome Adam!
Everyone else: Adam's a good guy. I've known him for several years and he exhibited at the last (two or three?) VCF East shows.
Isn't “future collectibles” by definition a relative term? Some of us are already collecting PowerPC iMacs and other devices of that era.
People collect all kinds of stuff that isn't yet vintage.
Picking the cutoff point as to what is truly vintage is really arbitrary
Way to begin your list tenure by opening a barrel of worms. :)
Bill Dudley's point was simply: it is wise for VCFed to collect things that we think will eventually be vintage, not just things that already are vintage. Thus, a lamp-Mac belongs in our collection. It may * already * be "vintage" because it became historic from Day One of its existence. Others can debate that :) but part of my job is to decide what belongs in the collection, and my decision is made...
Assuming there's storage space, it's easier to say "this turned out to be less important" and get rid of it than "Oh crap, there are none left"! -J On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 9:48 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Just joined this list after the show. Nice to meet many of you.
Welcome Adam!
Everyone else: Adam's a good guy. I've known him for several years and he exhibited at the last (two or three?) VCF East shows.
Isn't “future collectibles” by definition a relative term? Some of us are
already collecting PowerPC iMacs and other devices of that era.
People collect all kinds of stuff that isn't yet vintage.
Picking the cutoff point as to what is truly vintage is really arbitrary
Way to begin your list tenure by opening a barrel of worms. :)
Bill Dudley's point was simply: it is wise for VCFed to collect things that we think will eventually be vintage, not just things that already are vintage. Thus, a lamp-Mac belongs in our collection. It may * already * be "vintage" because it became historic from Day One of its existence. Others can debate that :) but part of my job is to decide what belongs in the collection, and my decision is made...
-- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
Everybody: the Museum is getting the G4. Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux. On Fri, Apr 7, 2017 at 7:56 AM, Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Assuming there's storage space, it's easier to say "this turned out to be less important" and get rid of it than "Oh crap, there are none left"!
-J
On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 9:48 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Just joined this list after the show. Nice to meet many of you.
Welcome Adam!
Everyone else: Adam's a good guy. I've known him for several years and he exhibited at the last (two or three?) VCF East shows.
Isn't “future collectibles” by definition a relative term? Some of us are
already collecting PowerPC iMacs and other devices of that era.
People collect all kinds of stuff that isn't yet vintage.
Picking the cutoff point as to what is truly vintage is really arbitrary
Way to begin your list tenure by opening a barrel of worms. :)
Bill Dudley's point was simply: it is wise for VCFed to collect things that we think will eventually be vintage, not just things that already are vintage. Thus, a lamp-Mac belongs in our collection. It may * already * be "vintage" because it became historic from Day One of its existence. Others can debate that :) but part of my job is to decide what belongs in the collection, and my decision is made...
-- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085
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