The Classic Computing Collector's Code of Conduct
I don't know who wrote this, but I love it:
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I will do my best to find a home for any classic or unwanted computer.
- I will return or destroy any personal or commercial sensitive data I find on a machine I acquire,
and will keep it in the strictest confidence, should I find it necessary to view it.
- I will aid users in the decomissioning of their machines should they require assistance.
- I will respect active software and publication copyrights.
- I will, whenever possible, repair the computers in my collection and maintain them in working order and
will assist others in doing the same - to the best of my ability. I will actively encourage the repair, maintenance,
and use of older computers, in preference to the irreversable alteration of machines and parts for non-computer applications.
- I will actively promote the exchange of computers, parts and information among collectors.
- I will actively promote ethical collecting.