Free (as in Beer) computer experiment.

**VoiceOvGod** · July 19th, 2007

Hi folks,

I am trying to build a computer for free (Free as in Beer). I.e. free hardware, free software, etc.

My goal is to build a working computer with parts donated from people.

If anyone has any spare parts that they wish to donate, I would be very interested.

Thanks in advance!

**scrooge_74** · July 19th, 2007

Hum....but you need to tell us where you are so we can tell you if you can walk here

**VoiceOvGod** · July 19th, 2007

But that information is too useful!

I'm in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.

**Whelpo** · July 20th, 2007

Originally Posted by VoiceOvGod

Hi folks,

I am trying to build a computer for free (Free as in Beer). I.e. free hardware, free software, etc.
My goal is to build a working computer with parts donated from people.
If anyone has any spare parts that they wish to donate, I would be very interested.

Thanks in advance!

Please explain this free beer thing you mentioned. Is this computer going to be dispensing beer? If so, enlighten me as to how one can create a beer vending machine out of spare parts... I could use one of those!

What kind of parts are you looking for? Anything in particular? I may have some left overs that I collected from old computers.

**VoiceOvGod** · July 20th, 2007

Originally Posted by Whelpo

Please explain this free beer thing you mentioned. Is this computer going to be dispensing beer? If so, enlighten me as to how one can create a beer vending machine out of spare parts... I could use one of those!

What kind of parts are you looking for? Anything in particular? I may have some left overs that I collected from old computers.

Well, I managed to get the keg mounted. Had to use ext2 however.

So far, I have nothing, mainly because its been hard getting started. I'll take whatever you want to donate.

**Whelpo** · July 22nd, 2007

Well I have an old pci sound card and ethernet card lying around somewhere but that depends on the motherboard you end up with. Once you get your hands on a motherboard we can talk more about what I have that may be useful to you.

**VoiceOvGod** · July 25th, 2007

The Mobo seems to be the primary obstacle, really; considering so much depends on it...

**Whelpo** · July 25th, 2007

Unfortunately I don't have any spare mobos... but I have a lone processor lying around, it's a 933 MHz pentium 2 if I remember right. Not 100% sure if it still works after my move here but it should... if you can find it a home it's yours.