11 Nov
1998
11 Nov
'98
12:46 p.m.
On Wed, 11 Nov 1998, Marvin wrote:
I frequently get given 286 and 386 computers as well
as hearing about people
that are just throwing them away. Does anyone else on this list try to find
homes for these things, or know of homes? It seems such as waste to throw
out perfectly good computers just because they don't run the current rage of
the day.
Many cities have computer recycling centers where they take PCs that can
run Windows, refurbish them, and then donate them to schools. Notice I
said "can run Windows". Unfortunately, anything that doesn't fit this
definition is foreign to them. So you'll have to find a practical
application for 286's.
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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