MacBook (Model 2007) for charity

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3008136

by jeffrey_w • 15 years ago

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I'm looking for someone who needs a 'new' computer. I've a MacBook (model 2007) collecting dust and I've been wanting to give it away to someone who really needs it. For example; you can't code due to yours is broken or stolen and you can't buy a new one because, simply put, you don't have the money.

I've always been wanting to give this MacBook away for free. This post (http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3007650) made me realize this could be right place.

If there are many people needing it, I'll randomly pick someone Sunday 23:00 GMT +1

So are you a programmer who desperately needs a new mac for programming? Leave a response :)

PS. The battery is broken, you'll have to leave it connected to a wall socket.

gtklocker3• 15 years ago

Since you made a new item for it, I'll reupload my kind of egoistic comment here: I'm in desperate need of a laptop to do my development on. I do algorithms in C and C++ for the next International Olympiad in Informatics and my laptop (an el-cheapo ~220EUR I bought 4 years before) is completely broken down, The keys merely work, the touchpad doesn't really work as well. Linux won't work on this thing so I have to use Windows XP and putty (and it's really laggy) to do my job and this sucks.

I need to speed up the development process and get up an running with a machine that will always work. I'm not asking directly for your machine, it's just that I'd like to have it, and by that I mean that it would certainly help me but I'm pretty sure people out there need it more deeply.

What I do is here: https://github.com/karantias/training

Also, I'm 15 years old and believe me I'm completely broke. :)

--gtklocker

karantiaskostis[at]gmail[dot]com

josso• 15 years ago

Another young fellow here. I had an older Macbook which recently died. I had programmed in Objective-C (for both Mac and iOS) but can't resume it as I don't have the money for another Mac so your old one could get me back on track again.

_Johan @Josso000

an_yamnat2• 15 years ago

So glad I saw this. I am a 20 year old living in New Delhi, India. I am in 3rd year studying to be a computer science engineer and aspire to launch a startup in a year. I have just started object-oriented programming and am getting the hang of the startup scene by following Hacker News and other relevant stuff.

I already make websites as a side hobby and plan to launch a web startup focused on education(LMS). I own an HP dv1000 laptop which is 6 years old and about to die any second. Last week, I got the motherboard repaired and have replaced the battery, hinges, Ethernet card and whatnot.

My dreams and plans are in place but I don't want to get in the VC scene for a few years till my product matures. I will keep things bootstrapped for a while and I will need a Mac for Objective-C development. Even if I buy a new laptop, it won't be a Mac as they are sold at outrageous prices in India and my parents will never agree for one. Just calculated with Google, my pocket money per month is ~$64 which is just enough for food, commuting, cellphone expenses for a college student in India. Saving money for a Mac would be a laughable thing to try.

So this could be a lovely chance for me to work on a Mac as part of my product development. If you are interested, email me for further discussion and any details/proofs you want: an.yamnat[at]gmail[dot]com

seb_z_lite2• 15 years ago

hey there, I m in desperate need of a laptop, I have a liver disease and have to spend most of my money on medication. Here's my website : jumplinkdesign.com I think I have the potential to become a good front-end developer. Thanks!

seb_z_lite2• 15 years ago

my email sebastienpaquet[at]hotmail.com

xelnyq• 15 years ago

hey im not gonna sell bs. im poor like all people here. itd be cool if you choose me. im a novice rail developer. xelnyq[at]gmaildotcom

msinghai• 15 years ago

I'm Mridul, 15. I need a mac. I want to dive into iOS programming, but, don't have any money. But, I have iOS developer membership, which someone gave me when I made a script for them.

(yes, I'm begging )

platokant2• 15 years ago

I fulfill the two conditions. My laptop needs a reboot every 15-20 minutes and sometimes goes berserk all together and I can't afford a new one in near future. I too think, I am eligible for your generosity. I vow that I will refurbish it and pass it on whenever I am capable of buying a new one for myself.

gtklocker3• 15 years ago

That's good, actually, that's something I've thought of.

Whoever gets it should pass it on or donate something else to the community. That would indicate a good and open spirit. :)

passadinaf• 15 years ago

No offense, but why is thread starting to sound like a Ms. World speech?

Just be frank and let the guy decide.

_vn5r• 15 years ago

I'm a web developer @ Nicaragua. And I would love to have it.

jeffrey_w2• 15 years ago

Yesterday evening I placed everyone's 'name' in a jar (yes old-school) and picked: an_yamnat.

I've mailed you so check your inbox :) Congrats!

an_yamnat2• 15 years ago

Thanks a lot Jeffrey. I promise to make the best use of your MacBook. This means a lot to me.

platokant2• 15 years ago

Jeffery, thanks for the offer! For the rest this might lift your spirits http://gapingvoid.com/2004/07/31/pillar-management/

gtklocker3• 15 years ago

Picking blindly isn't really a good choice.

But well, enjoy your new toy an_yamnat!

jeffrey_w2• 15 years ago

I think everyone deserved a fair change. That's why I picked blindly.

MacBook (Model 2007) for charity

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