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How to Burn a Magnesium NeXT Cube

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the to-much-spare-time dept.

Saint Aardvark the Carpeted writes "How do you set a magnesium NeXT cube case on fire? It took this guy two years, *two* cases and the cooperation of Lawrence Livermore Lab's burn cell." A seriously bizarre tale, but worth a read if you're curious. And I have one of those cubes in my office... all sorts of fiendish ideas start.

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  1. Kind of Cool, But Kind of Stupid by Lethyos · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I know NeXT boxen are relics from the past, for all intensive purposes, useless. However, they are antiques from a company that no longer exists. They were, in reality, a milestone in computing technology. Superior to everything else around them, NeXT boxes a testiment to innovation (unlike most of what we see today).

    There's a finite number of this machines left in the world, and it's a shame to see such a silly waste. Instead of burning these classic machines, try donating them to people who appreciate them. You wouldn't burn down Abe Lincoln's cabin would you?

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    Why bother.
    1. Re:Kind of Cool, But Kind of Stupid by mlc · · Score: 3, Insightful

      If you were to actually read the linked article, you'd notice that they didn't burn a computer but actually two empty cases: one obtained especially for the purpose directly from NeXT, and one taken from an otherwise non-working machine.

  2. Destroying Art by mr100percent · · Score: 3, Insightful

    The NeXT cube is ART. The circuit boards are wired in an arrangement so perfect it's beautiful technology art.

    God, I sound like Steve Jobs.

    I can think of better things to burn that cost >$6000US. Seen how much they go for on EBay?