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[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 31 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

In our time it was about as impressive of a feat as building a bookshelf out of lumber you salvaged from a local dump pile.

Ehhh, I would say it's probably more like assembling a functioning PC out of various parts found in dumpsters, etc. Definitely a much more impressive feat imo

[-] frayedpickles@lemmy.cafe 13 points 2 weeks ago

I'd say assembling a functional PC from dumpster parts is far far far far far easier than even building a bookshelf from raw lumber. Computer parts are designed to go together (excepting Macintosh computers of course). You just have to wait for one that functions.

[-] Dasus@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

From well kept recycled parts which are labeled? Not much of a challenge.

From DUMPSTER parts? I'd say that's more impressive, as you need the knowledge and tools to know what works and what doesn't.

Yeah, sure, given a limitless timeframe, you can sit there until you get lucky enough for someone to drop a completely functioning but disassembled PC on your lap. But building one? You might need to clean parts, research what they are to get the proper drivers and OS even if you manage to find a set that actually fits together. Tracking down and fixing tiny shorts in circuits? That's not the same skills as putting together some Legos.

I've been in IT support in cities and schools and even when there's a massive pile of computers and hardware that are known to not be broken, it's sometimes a challenge.

You know how hard it is building a bookshelf? Take a piece of wood. Put book(s) on it. Now you've a bookshelf.

[-] Rinox@feddit.it 1 points 2 weeks ago

So many electronics are thrown out every day, that I'd wager you could find everything you need in just a day. The biggest issue is that they throw things in dumpsters, rather than gently putting them there, which tends to break electronics. But then again there's so much garbage you could probably find ten of every component and see what works

[-] FarmTaco@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

and things are usually thrown out cause they are new and work great

[-] Rinox@feddit.it 0 points 2 weeks ago

Do you want to build a computer or a brand new computer? And no, most PCs are not thrown away because all components inside stopped working. It's usually either because they're too slow for the user or just one component broke and the user was incapable of fixing the problem and opted to get a new faster machine instead.

[-] FarmTaco@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

gonna be in there trying to adjust pins or blown supplies for all eternity, attempting to cobble together a working machine out of mystery problems. people throw shit out because it is trash. not even taking into account the fact that computer parts arnt just plug and play on all boards.

[-] shalafi@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

My son is about Anakin's age from SW I. LOL, he's too uncoordinated to learn a box knife, let alone a power saw.

[-] TseseJuer@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

fr people waaaayyy downplaying anis skills here lol

[-] Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Red oak. Hand cut on an antique mitre box. Fuckin miserable lol. I'll build computers all day.

[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago

Who said it needed to be a nice bookshelf?

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