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Sysadmin Steals Almost 20,000 Pieces of Computer Equipment

Posted by samzenpus on from the was-that-wrong dept.

coondoggie writes "Now this is some serious computer theft. We're talking 19,709 pieces of stolen computer equipment from the US Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. The theft included everything from PCs and printer toner to hard drives, software and other office equipment amounting to over $120,000, according to court documents and published reports."

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  1. Impressive... most impressive... or not... by Xylaan · · Score: 5, Insightful
    That would be more impressive, until you realize the average value of each piece is $6.08.

    So my guess is a few big ticket items, and then lots and lots and LOTS of some small item.

  2. Re:Simple solution. Ask by viking099 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    It's a bad idea to give away excess merchandise to employees though. It can encourage people to intentionally overbuy products simply because they know it will be given to them when it doesn't sell.

    A better solution is to have someone box it all up and donate it, assuming it's something worth donating.