Hi:
Re: finding a used SGI system. I realize that the origional
poster used the word *cheap* in the subject line but I've
never found any SGI box to be cheap. Before anybody howls
I've got to stress that I'm a very, very big SGI fan. I
currently own 3 of 'em myself. But, as they say, you get
what you pay for and with SGI you get alot. So, you will
seldom if ever find a cheap SGI!
But, I digress. Re: the sources for used SGI systems. A
couple of people have already mentioned Reputable Systems,
their page is at:
http://www.reputable.com
They have an excellent reputation in the SGI community. At
the end of their SGI equipment listing there is a group of
links to other SGI sites and the SGI FAQ. One site that's
particularly execellent is the "This Old SGI" page at:
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Pines/2258/4dfaq.html
(You don't know how many times I wished that there were
similar pages for older Sun, Dec, and HP equipment! I've
just got hold of a DEC 5000/260 to play with the mips port
of Linux on and finding info on the box is very difficult!)
I should also mention Minicomputer Exchange. I've dealt
with Chris Patterson several times and have no complaints -
he's always been pretty easy to work with. He also seems to
know a lot about SGI's. Their page is at:
http://www.mce.com
And finally I shouldn't forget that if you're looking for
used SGI equipment lots of stuff shows up on the news groups
comp.sys.sgi.marketplace and
misc.forsale.computers.workstation.
Be well,
Michael
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