A melted terminal of the French predecessor of the Internet is sold for €430 — as a work of art
An Alcatel Minitel 2 terminal of the Internet’s predecessor network, salvaged during a fire, exhibited for an eBay auction in France. The melted computer case leaves no chance for its practical use. Nevertheless, it is sold at auction for €430 as an inexpensive working smartphone or a very budget laptop.
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