I just noticed the recent discussion about an offer of an old computer.
Please respond directly to me at my work address <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, and
not the entire list, if you'd like to comment, or request more information
about computer reuse in Phila.
The nonprofit where I work, Nonprofit Techno
Some folks can really hang onto a grudge.
I did get some useful information from my post. Apparently an outfit called
Nonprofit Technology Resources (www.ntronline.org) accepts this type of
computer donation and then passes it on.
SM
Quoting Andrew Diller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Most Nigeria
Most Nigerian email scammers live on the 4600 block of Hazel
On Nov 29, 2004, at 3:52 PM, Charles H. Buchholtz wrote:
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:05:47 EST
Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for
people who
can't afford anything oth
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:05:47 EST
Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who
can't afford anything other than extremely bare-bones, who probably won't do
any web access -- let alone buy anything online.
Phishing s
I volunteer for $110 an hour.
On Nov 29, 2004, at 2:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This discussion is another example of asking a watchmaker, "What time
is it?" The list is blessed with such extraordinary people. Maybe you
guys want to volunteer your expertise to some local community groups?
If
In a message dated 11/29/2004 2:02:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
they
were totally wasting their time on a piece of crap
computer
The young buck is right!
And, just who is going to maintain this e-mail workhorse? Will someone
so impoverished have the ability
troll bait
On Nov 29, 2004, at 2:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/29/2004 12:20:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I considered that possability
Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for
people who can't afford anything other than
In a message dated 11/29/2004 12:20:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I
considered that possability
Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who
can't afford anything other than extremely bare-bones, who probably won't do any
web acce
On Nov 29, 2004, at 12:06 PM, Stephen Fisher wrote:
Jon's suggestion of a minimal linux install is a great one. Many
linux distributions can be configured to run on very limited
hardware. The software is generally more secure than Windows and VERY
cost effective (ie free!).
While I agree tha
From: "Jonathan Cass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 10:44:35 -0500
I would assume that the person who would be purchasing this computer would
be using a dial-up, as opposed to a broadband connection. Does this change
the security issue analysis at all?
Not really
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Subject: Re: [UC] Computer to Donate
On the other hand, if you are situating this behind a DSL/cable router
(firewall) and only visiting "trusted" websites (website which you know
to be legit like major companies, friends, family, etc), then it should
be
Stephen Fisher
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 10:14 AM
To: Charles H. Buchholtz
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] Computer to Donate
On the other hand, if you are situating this behind a DSL/cable router
(firewall) and only visiting "trusted" websites (website which y
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Actually, you could probably run a minimal Linux installation on this box.
If all you need is a web browser and internet connection, you can manage
that and probably even set things up for automatic updates (as long as the
modem isn't a WinModem).
Jon
C
On the other hand, if you are situating this behind a DSL/cable router
(firewall) and only visiting "trusted" websites (website which you know
to be legit like major companies, friends, family, etc), then it should
be fine on the internet. However, Chip is correct, if you plan to just
"browse"
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 08:45:26 EST
A computer like this is fine for someone who wants to go on the Internet
principally to have email capability. And a place like the Second Mile
Center
sells machines of this vintage and capacity in the $25 to $50
In a message dated 11/28/2004 11:21:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I think
that giving away totally useless junk to non-profits qualifies as a
no-no.
A computer like this is fine for someone who wants to go on the Internet
principally to have email capability.
If you pay me $50, I'll save you the effort of carrying it outside your
house and to the nearest dumpster. I don't think you can use this
computer for much other than an anchor for a small boat. And you
shouldn't use the list for selling items. I think that giving away
totally useless junk to n
I have a desktop computer that's been sitting in my office that I'm willing to
give to a non-profit organization or, in absence of takers, sell to somebody
for a very nominal price.
Its a Hewlett Packard Pentium I, 48 mb RAM, about 6 gb hard drive space and runs
Windows 95. I reformatted the hard
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