what can i do with an old computer???


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Set it on fire and send me the digital pics so I can make a Website about flaming PC's. It will be nothing but a place encouraging people to set their old PC's on fire and send in their pics.

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I tend to use my older systems as workhorses. I am currently writing a program that allows me send downloads and other tasks of that nature to a workhorse system. A friend calls it B*tchslap. :p

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Originally posted by deadzombie

Set it on fire and send me the digital pics so I can make a Website about flaming PC's. It will be nothing but a place encouraging people to set their old PC's on fire and send in their pics.

deadzombie, what is your fascination with computers on fire? Why don't you go and get and old out of date computer and set it on fire yourself :p

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Originally posted by silens lupus

take it apart and put each peice in the microwave and record the results

LOL

seriously

take the pieces apart and learn more about hardware that way

also

you can sell it to a newbie like i did with my 486:x

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Originally posted by use_imagination

LOL

seriously

take the pieces apart and learn more about hardware that way

also

you can sell it to a newbie like i did with my 486:x

Did you sold it for $5-15 ?:p

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Originally posted by use_imagination

LOL

seriously

take the pieces apart and learn more about hardware that way

also

you can sell it to a newbie like i did with my 486:x

lol i gotta see that guy...

he was saying: finally, now i'm up to date :) lol hahahahah

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Using it as a firewall, server, Linux machine, and to learn about hardware are all GREAT ideas.

You could also see if any charities can give it to someone who can't afford a computer. Are there any kids in your family who want a computer?

There's a lot more constructive things to do with an old computer than destroying it.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

anita

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You didn't say how big of hard drive you have for it - if you got any type of space. Put linux on it, create a samba share - and use it storage for download files, a music server, ISO images that can be mounted for use as CD's

There are million things you can do with it - hey put one of the FREE BBS packages on it - setup telnet to it, run some old BBS games people can telnet too and play :) (TradeWars, BRE, etc.)

Set it up as a Chess Server - people could telnet and play one the many FREE engines running on a P100 with 16Meg - they might be able to win with only that much horsepower ;)

Use it as storage for all your illegal software :ponder: - With a self destruct system built in so that if the Feds break down your door, push of a button triple wipes the DATA and sets the machine on "FIRE" - make sure you have the webcam setup to catch the pictures to send to deadzombie ;)

The options are boundless - use your imagination!!

-BudMan

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