I would say 95% of people wouldn't know what to do, rich or poor. Cameron
On Tue, Jul 12, 2016 at 11:40 AM, Chuck McCown <[email protected]> wrote: > I wonder if a poor person would know what to do if it came up with linux? > > *From:* Glen Waldrop <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:39 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] old laptops > > If you did I'd wipe and reload. > > Anyone going to a thrift store for a computer is either poor and likely > can't do anything with it if there is a problem or possibly a techie, > they'll wipe and reload regardless. > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Chuck McCown <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 12, 2016 11:38 AM > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] old laptops > > I am wondering if they have much value for charities. I suppose thrift > stores sell them. > Should I leave the OS on them? > > *From:* Bruce Robertson <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 12, 2016 10:36 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] old laptops > > Wipe the disks and donate them to a charity. > > On 07/12/2016 09:34 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: > > What should I do with a tower of old laptops stacking up at my house.� I > hate to toss them.� I am sure most of them can be made to work, perhaps > with a new battery.� > !DSPAM:2,57851c1c158301306119731! > > >
