> My intention was to start a conversation, and gather opinions, about how > Spectre and Meltdown have affected the support for End Of Life hardware:-
My primary desktop runs c2q-q9400 which is on the list of dropped by intel with regards microcode. Likewise my old servers have xeons also on that list. I can't afford to replace any of them, so I'll continue to use them. For my old servers, the cost of electricity used by my old boxes worries me more than spectre/meltdown. > What is the most cost effective, way of buying a secure second hand > desktop today? This dell optiplex d960 came from a recycler in Melbourne (my home town) because I had to go there for someone. Normally i'll purchase from ComputerBank Victoria (https://www.computerbank.org.au/) that would have given me a screen, keyboard, mouse & an installed OS (Ubuntu too). I could have purchased newer, but I buy what I can afford. Recyclers work for me but cost is a huge factor in my decision. -- Lubuntu-users mailing list Lubuntu-users@lists.ubuntu.com Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/lubuntu-users
