Origin Museum schrieb: > > 1. C.E. and I got into a long discussion on how we store our collections. We >agreed that plastic baggies were a 'short-term' solution, and tried to think up >another (better) way to preserve our software for the long haul. We agreed on the >idea that if we could find some sort of inexpensive, clear, plastic box of the >clamshell variety, that would be ideal. I searched the net for anything that would >match that description, but came up empty. We thought that if we could have a custom >box made to a software collector's exacting specifications, we may be able to have a >plastics manufacturer actually create our 'software collector's box in a limited run! > So, here are the questions:
I already ventured into the idea of preservation some time last year and read some articles on how libraries and antiquaries preserve books. From what I read putting the boxes, which basically are cardboard and paper, into plastic boxes might prove fatal. According to the Library of Congress air circulation should be present: http://www.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html If you'd want to pay $1.50 for a plastic shell and order an amount of 1000, you'd might in the long run be better off to invest the money into a humidity and temperature controller, provided you have an extra room for your collection. > 2. C.E. and I also spoke of the possibility of a software collector's 'meet and >greet' at an agreed upon event. We could get together to swap stories, share a meal, >and perhaps even bring along some of our prized collectibles to show to each other! >The Philly Classic in Philadelphia this March, or Dragon*Con in Atlanta this August >could be possible locations. I assume that some of you would be interested in seeing >the Museum's original Akalabeth, or our genuine Wing Commander Kilrathi head! If we >could make this happen, we could all at least go home with a ROMERO autograph (for a >nomial fee, perhaps?) ;) > Please let me hear some ideas on locations, dates, and enthusiasms for an idea like >this. > Would YOU attend? I'd love to attend, but I'm in Germany, which is a little far off for the occasion. Marco ---------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
