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_at_siconic.com
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