On Jul 25, 2016 10:50 AM, "Steve Petrie, P.Eng. via talk" <talk@gtalug.org> wrote:
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> Warm Greetings To GTALUG,
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> Please forgive the long email. -- have to provide some background.
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> BACKGROUND -- BUILDING DEBIAN 8 PC TO REPLACE WIN XP PC
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I usually have a couple of pieces of advise for home builds and integration.

Unfortunately the first piece is no longer relevant. That was was go to active surplus and purchase a variety of items. Board standoffs, plastic washers and odd screws and ties. However they have closed both locations and it doesn't look like there is a comeback in the works.

I have yet to find another place with such a comprehensive stock of the little odds and ends someone night need.

The other is to have a build buddy, someone to bounce things around with when there is an unexpected problem.

I do have this suggestion tho. Make friends with Hacklab.

I haven't visited the facility so I don't know if they have storage for a build which may last longer than one day.

Also I have no idea of the fee structure to use the space, but there are others on the list with more in-depth knowledge than I.

Scott Sullivan perhaps?

HTH
Russell