Well, since they are 386's and 486's I'd
recommend finding a worthy charity
that could use them, though you might be able to unload the 486's at a swap
meet.
Actually, I've considered that in the past but I've found that most
worthy charities don't have someone with the knowhow or time to make them
be useful. In Des Moines, there is a group that works on the machines
and then donates them as well...but...let's just say, to be nice, that
I'm not entirely confident of their...uh...ethics...because from the
rumors I hear the folks that do the work end up getting the best stuff
for themselves....even though it was donated for the express purpose of
going to a worthy charity. :-/ We'll leave it at that.
I'm sure other cities have groups, however, that are reputable and
ethical so the above is not intended to cast aspersions on other groups.
And, as I say, all I hear are rumors so I can't confirm it.
Generally, I cannibalize them for parts to fix machines at work or to
repair friends' computers or my own computers.
Anthony Clifton - Wirehead