Man 'forgets' historic machines in stable for over 22 years

A 69-year-old retired man hid over 2,000 antique computers in a stable for 23 years, and now these historic machines are for sale at eBay.

the loading of computersvintage was accidentally discovered when the area was in danger of collapsing. The story behind these PCs involves Canada's technological history.

James Pellegrini, the retiree who owns these computers, was a technology enthusiast in the 1980s. He had the idea of ​​creating a telephone exchange system for small businesses and found an opportunity to purchase a load of old PCs called NABU. Fascinated by the look of these machines, he purchased the entire inventory.

However, his telephone exchange project did not materialize, and the computers ended up being stored in a neighbor's barn for over two decades.

the turnaround

Now, Pellegrini has decided to sell all these machines on eBay for $120 each. However, the cost of shipping may be more than the computer itself, and additional import fees may apply.

These NABU computers are considered historical pieces and technology enthusiasts, as well as people connected to the original development of the NABU network, are reliving that era, working on network adapters to make NABUs work again.

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Launched in 1983, NABU was a network-based computer that used a dedicated cable to connect to the precursor to the Internet.

The NABU network operated primarily in Ottawa, Canada between 1982 and 1985. However, although the network was a revolutionary idea, it was not financially successful, making these computers and the network itself little known today.

NABU computers made it possible to download programs, information and even access the bank. In addition, they offered the Managers Baseball game, in which it was possible to assemble a team with real names and statistics of Major League Baseball (MLB) players and teams.

DJ Sures, programmer and son of people involved in creating NABU, along with members of the Network Reconstruction NABU at the University of York in the USA developed a network adapter to revive the network NABU. They maintain a community of engaged enthusiasts and work to bring back the era of NABU computers.

Selling these computers on eBay offers enthusiasts the opportunity to own a piece of Canada's technological history and relive a time when the NABU network was groundbreaking and the gamesof team management were one of the main attractions.