For the summer I work for the local school system as an ITS Tech.(http://stcharles.k12.la.us)
While making my rounds today updating antivirus software and logging MAC addresses and IPs, I often come across Macs.
...poor old forgotten Macs. What I come across the most is the old Power Macintosh 5260's. (Or at least it looks like that...I forget the actual number on the front of the case--I'll edit this later when I find out.
Now just sitting right next to me while I type this is a Powermac G3 All-in-one. It kind of blew me away because I've never seen one before. I have some pictures on my phone and when I get home I'll throw them up. G3/266mhz (512kb cache), 4GB HD, 32MB Ram/24x CD-Rom
In a way it's sad because in a year or two the few and far between Macs left in the schools are just gonna get chucked out. I kinda wish I could save one or two for myself...
In the late 80s and early 90s this school system was 100% Mac. In fact the first time I've ever used a computer was at Central Office with my aunt. (School Board General Director) It was an old...well, to be honest I forget what it was exactly. What I do remember was the CD-Rom drive being external and it using a caddy.
Of course now the entire school system is 98% Compaq...I guess because it's "Cheaper". But it's sad in it's own little way.
Oh well, it's giving me a job at least.
While making my rounds today updating antivirus software and logging MAC addresses and IPs, I often come across Macs.
...poor old forgotten Macs. What I come across the most is the old Power Macintosh 5260's. (Or at least it looks like that...I forget the actual number on the front of the case--I'll edit this later when I find out.
Now just sitting right next to me while I type this is a Powermac G3 All-in-one. It kind of blew me away because I've never seen one before. I have some pictures on my phone and when I get home I'll throw them up. G3/266mhz (512kb cache), 4GB HD, 32MB Ram/24x CD-Rom
In a way it's sad because in a year or two the few and far between Macs left in the schools are just gonna get chucked out. I kinda wish I could save one or two for myself...
In the late 80s and early 90s this school system was 100% Mac. In fact the first time I've ever used a computer was at Central Office with my aunt. (School Board General Director) It was an old...well, to be honest I forget what it was exactly. What I do remember was the CD-Rom drive being external and it using a caddy.
Of course now the entire school system is 98% Compaq...I guess because it's "Cheaper". But it's sad in it's own little way.
Oh well, it's giving me a job at least.
