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Title: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 21:30:54
I gave my Dad my Das a few years ago because his Model M was taking up too much room on his table. I went back home a few weeks ago and I couldn't find it. Turns out that he simply threw it in the garbage when it was fully functional. Ouch.. I really wanted it. Should have taken it earlier I guess..
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: invariance on Wed, 22 June 2016, 21:45:31
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Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:04
but that's where model M's belong
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: invariance on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:07:39
I will beat you with my M.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:27:41
It also hurts me everytime I think about where my Dad got it from. His old workplace had tons of them lying around (lots of older computer parts) and nobody cared about them. The company's gone now but if only I had known better before they closed down. Argh..

To this day, I can't look at or think about a Model M without feeling a bit of regret.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: piemancoder on Wed, 22 June 2016, 23:52:58
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:04
but that's where model M's belong

ಠ_ಠ
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 23 June 2016, 00:00:52
Quote from: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:27:41
It also hurts me everytime I think about where my Dad got it from. His old workplace had tons of them lying around (lots of older computer parts) and nobody cared about them. The company's gone now but if only I had known better before they closed down. Argh..

To this day, I can't look at or think about a Model M without feeling a bit of regret.

There's only one way to remedy your feelings of regret. You must seek out a Model M keyboard, soon you shall begin your journey. I would totally give you a few heart containers and a sword if this was the beginning of a Zelda game..
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Sifo on Thu, 23 June 2016, 00:11:29
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:04
but that's where model M's belong

that's a weird way to spell hhkb
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: romevi on Thu, 23 June 2016, 00:20:11
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:04
but that's where model M's belong

On the table being used, right? That's what OP is saying: that it should still be in his dad's house. Duh.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: snuci on Thu, 23 June 2016, 05:36:18
Quote from: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:27:41
To this day, I can't look at or think about a Model M without feeling a bit of regret.

IBM Model M's still get saved, even to this day so it's not all bad.  Maybe this will perk you up.  Here's my very recent IBM Model M Rescue (https://deskthority.net/photos-f62/ibm-model-m-rescue-t14048.html) posted at DT.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: dgneo on Thu, 23 June 2016, 05:53:15
Quote from: snuci on Thu, 23 June 2016, 05:36:18
Quote from: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:27:41
To this day, I can't look at or think about a Model M without feeling a bit of regret.

IBM Model M's still get saved, even to this day so it's not all bad.  Maybe this will perk you up.  Here's my very recent IBM Model M Rescue (https://deskthority.net/photos-f62/ibm-model-m-rescue-t14048.html) posted at DT.

Holy hell that's a lot of industrials!  :eek:
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: SBJ on Thu, 23 June 2016, 06:20:10
Quote from: snuci on Thu, 23 June 2016, 05:36:18
Quote from: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:27:41
To this day, I can't look at or think about a Model M without feeling a bit of regret.

IBM Model M's still get saved, even to this day so it's not all bad.  Maybe this will perk you up.  Here's my very recent IBM Model M Rescue (https://deskthority.net/photos-f62/ibm-model-m-rescue-t14048.html) posted at DT.
Hooray there is hope for the model m's.
I should really try and visit a bigger city to go on the hunt for stuff like this. I betcha I could find some groovy stuff.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Data on Thu, 23 June 2016, 06:44:52
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:04
but that's where model M's belong

so edgy
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Findecanor on Thu, 23 June 2016, 07:28:33
I feel your pain, man.

A few years ago at a flea market I met a guy who was selling dozens of rubber-dome IBM keyboards. I asked him about the Model M ... "Oh, I had some, but I threw them away. I didn't think anyone would be interested in them.".
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Thu, 23 June 2016, 07:29:23
 :'(
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: chyros on Thu, 23 June 2016, 07:32:57
My dad tossed a portable PC, complete with Model F, away, years ago. If only... :(
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: chuckdee on Thu, 23 June 2016, 08:49:17
Quote from: Sifo on Thu, 23 June 2016, 00:11:29
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:04
but that's where model M's belong

that's a weird way to spell hhkb

Nice.  :thumb:
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: lee+ on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:08:54
Quote from: snuci on Thu, 23 June 2016, 05:36:18
Quote from: shadowku on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:27:41
To this day, I can't look at or think about a Model M without feeling a bit of regret.

IBM Model M's still get saved, even to this day so it's not all bad.  Maybe this will perk you up.  Here's my very recent IBM Model M Rescue (https://deskthority.net/photos-f62/ibm-model-m-rescue-t14048.html) posted at DT.

I'm glad you could rescue them! :)

If they are new, that's at least EUR 3000 worth of keyboards ...


It should be illegal to bin/recycle good keyboards.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: rowdy on Thu, 23 June 2016, 21:50:55
Wrong thread!

https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=77373.0
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Matchison on Thu, 23 June 2016, 23:02:30
a few years ago my dad threw out a computer I had gotten from my grandparents basement. I think it was a zenith eazypc, which could have linear alps switches (?). I wish I had actually looked into the thing before he got rid of it   :(
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: shadowku on Thu, 23 June 2016, 23:20:01
I feel a little less regret now lol thanks guys.

I do hope to find a Model M one day. My dream is to one day find one at a garage sale or something. It would be extra meaningful for me.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:20:00
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Do you want to die?
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:36:58
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:20:00
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Do you want to die?
I know I do


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Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: shinz0 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:58:03
(http://www.nooooooooooooooo.com/vader.jpg)

the horror!
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Mattr567 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:15:57
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:04
but that's where model M's belong
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Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 24 June 2016, 17:24:58
Sorry for your loss man.  One will turn up.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: demik on Fri, 24 June 2016, 18:08:53
I regret nothing
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: Moistgun on Fri, 24 June 2016, 18:10:17
Quote from: demik on Fri, 24 June 2016, 18:08:53
I regret nothing

Do you by chance have a no ragrats tattoo?
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: SBJ on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:00:32
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:36:58
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:20:00
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Do you want to die?
I know I do


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Wow this got depressing real fast.
(http://i.imgur.com/AcdAD68.jpg)
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:03:01
Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:00:32
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:36:58
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:20:00
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Do you want to die?
I know I do


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Wow this got depressing real fast.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AcdAD68.jpg)

Its just a joke pal, how could I want to die when there are so many more keyboards to buy


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Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:06:54
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:03:01
Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:00:32
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:36:58
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:20:00
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Do you want to die?
I know I do


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Wow this got depressing real fast.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AcdAD68.jpg)

Its just a joke pal, how could I want to die when there are so many more keyboards to buy


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One day you're going to wake up with no job and no money and no wife because you resorted to keyboards. You'll die cold and alone with the keyboard that started it all.
Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:08:07
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:06:54
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:03:01
Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:00:32
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:36:58
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:20:00
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Do you want to die?
I know I do


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Wow this got depressing real fast.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AcdAD68.jpg)

Its just a joke pal, how could I want to die when there are so many more keyboards to buy


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One day you're going to wake up with no job and no money and no wife because you resorted to keyboards. You'll die cold and alone with the keyboard that started it all.
You know I pretty much already have all 3, I guess here comes the next part


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Title: Re: My dad unknowingly threw away his old IBM Model M
Post by: SBJ on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:12:40
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:06:54
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:03:01
Quote from: StickyBlueJuice on Fri, 24 June 2016, 23:00:32
Quote from: mike52787 on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:36:58
Quote from: klennkellon on Fri, 24 June 2016, 16:20:00
Quote from: demik on Wed, 22 June 2016, 22:05:14
fight me nerds
Do you want to die?
I know I do


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Wow this got depressing real fast.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/AcdAD68.jpg)

Its just a joke pal, how could I want to die when there are so many more keyboards to buy


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
One day you're going to wake up with no job and no money and no wife because you resorted to keyboards. You'll die cold and alone with the keyboard that started it all.
Yeah most likely. The wife is already sick of my keyboard obsession.
I live in a hick town so nobody understands me. It's just me and my boards against the world.