Old, but not "Classic"

From: Charles Oblender <charlesii_at_nwonline.net>
Date: Fri Nov 13 16:08:13 1998

classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu wrote:
>
> 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
>
I've seen a 286 that ran Windows 3.0 pretty well.

Charles
Received on Fri Nov 13 1998 - 16:08:13 GMT