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==Everyday-type Instructions== | ==Everyday-type Instructions== | ||
| − | ===Processing Store Boxen=== | + | ===* Processing Store Boxen=== |
When a store box comes in it should have its very own build sheet with it. | When a store box comes in it should have its very own build sheet with it. | ||
# Make an index card with the following info: | # Make an index card with the following info: | ||
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# Give the build sheet to the nice folks at the front desk. They'll be sure the info gets into the database. | # Give the build sheet to the nice folks at the front desk. They'll be sure the info gets into the database. | ||
| − | ====Store Special Boxen==== | + | ====* Store Special Boxen==== |
We, hopefully, have one or two of these for sale at all times. The procedure for processing them is the same as above, except the general rule for pricing is $10 for each 0.10 GHz. So, a 1.6 GHz box would go on sale for $160. Of course, you're encouraged to do some research and use common sense when applying this rule. | We, hopefully, have one or two of these for sale at all times. The procedure for processing them is the same as above, except the general rule for pricing is $10 for each 0.10 GHz. So, a 1.6 GHz box would go on sale for $160. Of course, you're encouraged to do some research and use common sense when applying this rule. | ||
| − | ===Bulletin Board=== | + | ===* Bulletin Board=== |
Write special sale stuff up here. Even regular 'ol stuff if we don't have much on special. Make it pretty (and readable)! | Write special sale stuff up here. Even regular 'ol stuff if we don't have much on special. Make it pretty (and readable)! | ||
| − | ===Burning Distros=== | + | ===* Burning Distros=== |
You can do this on the register computer. | You can do this on the register computer. | ||
# Put a blank CD into the burner drive. | # Put a blank CD into the burner drive. | ||
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# When the program's done, it'll eject the disc. Label the disc correctly, put it in a case, rubber band it if necessary, and put it in the display. | # When the program's done, it'll eject the disc. Label the disc correctly, put it in a case, rubber band it if necessary, and put it in the display. | ||
| − | ===Printing the FreekBox Manual=== | + | ===* Printing the FreekBox Manual=== |
The FreexBox manual is sold in the store for $1. It lives in howto/deadtrees and is called ''manual.ps'' (please be aware that where it lives and what it's called could change). | The FreexBox manual is sold in the store for $1. It lives in howto/deadtrees and is called ''manual.ps'' (please be aware that where it lives and what it's called could change). | ||
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Please print it off from a printer that can print double-sided, as it's a long document (so, the store printer won't work). If you can put the cute spiral binding on it, even better. | Please print it off from a printer that can print double-sided, as it's a long document (so, the store printer won't work). If you can put the cute spiral binding on it, even better. | ||
| − | ===[[Selling Tech Support Tickets]]=== | + | ===* [[Selling Tech Support Tickets]]=== |
==Special Instructions== | ==Special Instructions== | ||
| − | ===Sorting SCSI cards=== | + | ===* Sorting SCSI cards=== |
'''Cards to eliminate''': | '''Cards to eliminate''': | ||
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* Especially good cards: Adaptec "AHA-2940" cards. These should probably be priced a little higher. They're widely-used and last a long time. | * Especially good cards: Adaptec "AHA-2940" cards. These should probably be priced a little higher. They're widely-used and last a long time. | ||
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[[Category: Thrift Store]] | [[Category: Thrift Store]] | ||
[[Category: Howto]] | [[Category: Howto]] | ||
Revision as of 15:10, 21 June 2005
Here's a list of stuff to do if you're running the Thrift Store. Use your store volunteers well. Don't forget to check out our Store Prices (although they should be posted by the register as well).
Here's a list of the things you should be doing in the store besides running the cash register:
Everyday-type Instructions
* Processing Store Boxen
When a store box comes in it should have its very own build sheet with it.
- Make an index card with the following info:
- Processor and speed
- RAM
- Hard drive size
- Video, sound, NIC, modem?
- Passwords
- OS
- Price (look at other boxes to figure out a good price)
- Tape the price tag to the box and put it out
- Give the build sheet to the nice folks at the front desk. They'll be sure the info gets into the database.
* Store Special Boxen
We, hopefully, have one or two of these for sale at all times. The procedure for processing them is the same as above, except the general rule for pricing is $10 for each 0.10 GHz. So, a 1.6 GHz box would go on sale for $160. Of course, you're encouraged to do some research and use common sense when applying this rule.
* Bulletin Board
Write special sale stuff up here. Even regular 'ol stuff if we don't have much on special. Make it pretty (and readable)!
* Burning Distros
You can do this on the register computer.
- Put a blank CD into the burner drive.
- Open K3b from the toolbar.
- From the top toolbar, select Tools-->CD-->Burn CD Image. It's important to do this from the top toolbar so that the disk will boot up correctly when the customer installs the OS.
- The isos (OS images) are in /home/sailor/Desktop/iso-store. Pick the distro and image you'd like to burn. Often, the distros are 3-CD sets. Disc 1 will be named something like "sarge-i386-1.iso", disc 2 will be "sarge-i386-2.iso", etc. You'll need to repeat this process if there's more than 1 disc.
- Press "Burn" buttons until the program starts burning.
- When the program's done, it'll eject the disc. Label the disc correctly, put it in a case, rubber band it if necessary, and put it in the display.
* Printing the FreekBox Manual
The FreexBox manual is sold in the store for $1. It lives in howto/deadtrees and is called manual.ps (please be aware that where it lives and what it's called could change).
Please print it off from a printer that can print double-sided, as it's a long document (so, the store printer won't work). If you can put the cute spiral binding on it, even better.
* Selling Tech Support Tickets
Special Instructions
* Sorting SCSI cards
Cards to eliminate:
- Really old ISA cards with the beefy connector port
- BusLogic on chipset
- Missing faceplate/somthing's broken
Keep:
- Everything else - Adaptec cards are standard/good
- Especially good cards: Adaptec "AHA-2940" cards. These should probably be priced a little higher. They're widely-used and last a long time.