Re: Fund raising and server status

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Original poster: Chip Atkinson <chip@xxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Bert, Phil, and Bob,

Thanks so much for making this donation!

Chip

On Fri, 14 Oct 2005, Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: Bert Hickman <bert.hickman@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Chip and all,
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> The auction for the two 4" x 6" x 1/2" Lichtenberg Figures closed
> tonight at midnight. The result is an additional $203.45 donation
> that should help close the gap a bit on your new server.
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> Thanks to all who bid on the Lichtenberg Figures and especially to
> the two generous winning bidders - Phil Rembold and Bob Thaden.
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> Best regards,
>
> Bert
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> Tesla list wrote:
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> >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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