Are you one of the thousands of people who can't bear to throw out your old computer but it is too slow or too messed up to use?
There is a simple solution.
Install a new, lighter operating system. We have taken ten year old computers that could not run Microsoft Windows fast enough to be usable and installed Ubuntu – presto a new computer.
These old computers with Ubuntu are great for kids. You don't have to worry about viruses or the instant messaging software messing it up. It comes with a word processor, spreadsheet, web browser, music player and games.
Have you ever been in your workshop and want to Google some help on a project you are working on? Your old computer with wireless and Ubuntu make a great choice for the workshop. No worries about a bit of grease or saw dust getting on the keyboard – you were going to toss it out anyway.
Your business can use those computers too. Need another computer in shipping & receiving but can't justify a new one? How about in the lunch room for the production staff? That old laptop might be handy at the job site. Set one up at the front counter and run your marketing messages while your customers wait.
Need to share files between offices securely? A couple of old computers can be converted into a sophisticated virtual private network (VPN) using SmoothWall -- which happens to be free.
Many computers are sent to recycling before their time. Before you recycle your old computer, think about having us setup you with with Ubuntu. Not every old computer will work with Ubuntu but most old computers are worth considering for a new operating system.
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