[nmglug] We Got a Shop

[Alvin Larson]

I am terribly sorry! I didn't hear from you so after about a week I took 
it to the Goodwill store on Cerrillos.
I would much rather have brought it to you.

Al


Doug Schocke wrote:
> Yes and yes. Bring it by the shop, 1964 Cerrillos (just north of St.
> Michals and Cerrillos where the section of LLano that runs behind Beaver
> Toyota) and call me at 505-670-1306 to get info on when I am there.
> Doug Schocke
> shop email: cnnm at newmexico.com
>
> On Wed, 2009-10-21 at 14:50 -0600, Alvin Larson wrote:
>   
>> Hi Doug,
>>
>> Do you still have your computer shop and are you interested in used 
>> equipment?
>>
>> I have a Brother HL-4070CDW color laser printer with duplex and wi-fi 
>> connect. I have only used it for about 15 months. It has a problem with 
>> uneven application of red color (sometimes streaking) and the colors 
>> prints do not accurately represent the true colors. Also, the toner 
>> cartridges are expensive and it needs a new set of color cartridges. I 
>> know of a web site that sells new high yield cartridges for about 30% 
>> off Brother's price. Other than the above the printer works very well 
>> and runs on Linux Ubuntu.
>>
>> I bought an Office Depot extended warranty, but lost the sales slip, so 
>> rather than throw the printer in the garbage, I would like to give it away.
>>
>> It weighs about 65 lbs., but I am willing to repack in original box and 
>> bring it to your shop if you are interested. Help moving it would be 
>> appreciated, however.
>>
>> I also, have some other computer stuff if you are interested.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Alvin Larson
>>
>>
>> Doug Schocke wrote:
>>     
>>> Earlier I sent you an announcement of intention to start a coop computer
>>> shop.   We got one and will move in Wednesday, 1 April 2009.  It is
>>> located at 1964 Cerrillos, which is at the intersection of Llano and
>>> Cerrillos, just north of the end of St Michaels.  Much nicer than the
>>> current closet shop and storage shed.  Will start moving Wednesday, call
>>> if you want to help, 670-1306. Will announce the GRAND OPENING later in
>>> April.
>>>
>>> Rewrite of the original recruiting email below and Update on Computer
>>> Donations Shop 501c3.
>>>
>>> Currently we have a new shop. This training location is a useful
>>> contribution to our local economy and individuals. Are you interested in
>>> computers or in their recycling or would like to have a share of a shop
>>> space to work on computers, lets do it. We are already recycling
>>> computers but need help to expand. Join us as we expand to include
>>> computer apprenticeships. An apprentice program would teach students and
>>> adults how to evaluate and repair computers. Our cost estimate is that
>>> to run the shop would cost about $1000 per month. 
>>>
>>> The organization, CybernetworkNM, is a 501c3 organization and any
>>> contribution would be a charitable tax deduction on your taxes. Also any
>>> donation of computers and equipment would be a charitable tax deduction
>>> on your taxes. 
>>>
>>> This shop can act as meeting and training place for computer user clubs
>>> including all operating systems, windows, mac and linux. Yes we can get
>>> along and maybe even teach each other. 
>>>
>>> Would you be interest in joining this project, helping with costs or
>>> have any suggestions or comments? Any help will be appreciated. We have
>>> applied for several grants but nothing has been awarded.
>>>
>>> Doug Schocke
>>>
>>>   
>>>       
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