[Xthe17th]

While we're on the subject of old computers, I hear that Rotary Club sponsors some sort of program that collects and refurbishes old computer equipment/software for schools/the needy.

Being that I have a closet-full of one of each (Tandy, 286, 386SX, 486, early Pentiums, laptops [sorry, none HP], monitors, drives, disks, manuals, etc., etc) just collecting dust and taking up space, I'd like to know. Hey, they're good for simple games and the 386 on ups work for light typing and spreadsheet use. I even used to do AutoCad and engineering work on the later models.

FUND-RAISING IDEA: Perhaps we can assemble our own list of old FReeper equipment and sell it for cash - proceeds half to FR and half to charity? We'll need to also put together a volunteer list of aplicable tech skills. LMK,

- Jeff in WV

[AppyPappy]

Our local schools have very strict standards on donated PC's because of maintenance costs. They don't want to become a dumping ground for old computers and spend lots of money trying to keep them running.

It costs less than $300 to build a good computer so resale values aren't very good on old ones.