Re: Fund raising and server status

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Original poster: "Brian" <ka1bbg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

I vote alphabetical, might recognize the country as well. cul brian f.
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Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:47 PM
Subject: Fund raising and server status


> Original poster: Chip Atkinson <chip@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Greetings all,
>
> First, I'd like to thank everyone who contributed or plans to contribute
> to the new server.  With your help, we are currently at $2051.77!!!
>
> Naturally, the cost of the new server will be "slightly" higher than the
> amount raised, which isn't any problem really.  My current estimate is
> that it'll be about $1000 more than this, but the machine is a real gem.
>
> The server is going to be an HP/Compaq DL385, and not a base model either.
> Tom Coyle of the list has been instrumental in getting this server put
> together and in selling it to me.
>
> It's a rack mount 2U machine, and should fit nicely in my rack.  I will be
> consolidating two machines into one and performing regular backups of the
> data as well.  I'll post pictures when it's installed.
>
> Currently it's at Cerritos, CA according to UPS tracking data.  It should
> arrive at my work on Monday.
>
> I'll provide the specifics and pictures for the machine as soon after it
> arrives as possible.
>
> On a similar subject, I'm thinking of putting everyone's name who
> contributed to this project on the web site.  Just names, no emails
> (anti-spam you know).  The questions are:
> 1) How to organize it?
>     a) alphabetically
>     b) ordered by amount donated
>
> 2) Is there anyone who does NOT want their name posted?
>
> Thanks again everyone for all your help!
>
> Chip
>
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