Throw out a computer? What is that?

Post #251,605 by imqwerky 4/10/06 3:29:31 PM Reply	Throw out a computer? What is that? I don't think we've ever done that before. Collectively, Amy Stop looking at my signature!
Post #251,633 by Ashton 4/10/06 6:46:04 PM Reply	I understand.. _____(there's a 12-Step program, y'see?)
Post #251,667 by jake123 4/10/06 9:48:38 PM Reply	I'm with Qwerky Old computers are way too useful to throw out. I've got my old 486 in the basement doing shit for me still. They pretty much last forever if you treat them right. --\n-------------------------------------------------------------------\n* Jack Troughton jake at consultron.ca \n [link\|http://consultron.ca\|http://consultron.ca] [link\|irc://irc.ecomstation.ca\|irc://irc.ecomstation.ca] \n Kingston Ontario Canada [link\|news://news.consultron.ca\|news://news.consultron.ca] *\n-------------------------------------------------------------------
Post #251,679 by jbrabeck 4/10/06 10:34:28 PM Reply	I finally broke down and pitched the 286s. I think I still have some 386s in the garage, collecting mold. A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
Post #251,727 by broomberg 4/11/06 9:57:45 AM Reply	I throw away P90s and K6s. I've got a couple of P-Pros gathering dust. I've got an Athlon-600 in my basement that used to be a file server. Was too noisy, turned it off a year ago. I've just setup a P-II as a squid proxy for R&D at home. I've got 3 P-IIIs that I just got from work - they were destined for the trash. The entry level desktop at work is a P-4. And Trenton State Computer Fair is next weekend - it calls me to gather more trash.
Post #251,712 by static 4/11/06 8:11:19 AM Reply	I know what you mean. I get rid of old computers by giving them to people who can use them. My first PC is currently in use by my dad, although it's had a few partial upgrades down through the years. My second PC was, until recently, my web and email server. My third PC is I believe still doing service at a former employer as a firewall. My fourth PC is under my desk, not plugged in. I still use the next three. :-) Wade. "Insert crowbar. Apply force."

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