[Info-vax] OpenVMS Hobbyist Notification

[Bill Gunshannon]

On 3/9/20 1:55 PM, Dave Froble wrote:
> On 3/9/2020 10:39 AM, Scott Dorsey wrote:
>> Dave Froble  <davef at tsoft-inc.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> So if I throw something (that I own and don't allow anyone else to have
>>> it) in the trash, and do not give anyone else permission to use it, and
>>> someone finds it and uses it, what is that?
>>
>> In the case of physical objects, it depends a lot on your location 
>> because
>> there are all kinds of state laws designed to ensure the security of 
>> trash.
>> I have worked in places where they called the cops on people going 
>> through
>> their dumpsters.  But not all states allow this.
>> --scott
>>
> 
> Around here, if one doesn't want something, put it out by the road with 
> a "for sale" sign.  It will quickly disappear.
> 
> :-)
> 
> So, Ok, forget the dumpster.  Say it gets to the landfill.  Say someone 
> there picks it up.  Then what?

All the landfills around  here have more and better security than a
lot of real companies I have worked for. One doesn't just pick things
up at the landfill.

> 
> It's surprising what some people will throw out.

I frequently put things out at the end of my driveway, usually
in good shape perfectly usable, but I find less and less desire
by people to take advantage of it and after a week or so I let
the garbageman take them.

> 
> I know some employees of a local trash company who pick out all kinds of 
> things.  Never had to spend a dime on Atari and such.
> 
> I know a lady that works at a ski resort.  She has a bunch of almost new 
> ski equipment.  Those with more money then they need will come to the 
> resort, purchase skis, boots, and the rest, then leave it when they 
> leave.  Who needs skis in Florida?

As an avid skier I can assure you I would not ski on equipment
found in a dump.  And I don't make my old equipment available
for others to use.  Last set I got rid of I was told by the ski]
shop that t hey would not adjust them to fit new style boots
because they were unsafe.  They really are more than barrel staves
and duct tape.

bill