Comments on: 5 Ways to Put an Old Computer To Use http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jamescburnhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-44634 jamescburn Mon, 31 May 2010 01:17:46 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-44634 Debian (gnu/linux) with lxde runs well on a 266mhz 128mb ram computer.http://usuarioubuntu.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/lxde_logo.pnghttp://www.muylinux.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/lxde.jpgDownload Debian with lxde .iso: http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/5.0.4/i386/iso-cd/debian-504-i386-xfce+lxde-CD-1.iso Debian (gnu/linux) with lxde runs well on a 266mhz 128mb ram computer.

http://usuarioubuntu.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/lxde_logo.png

http://www.muylinux.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/lxde.jpg

Download Debian with lxde .iso:
http://cdimage.debian.org/debian-cd/5.0.4/i386/iso-cd/debian-504-i386-xfce+lxde-CD-1.iso

]]> By: DG Churchillhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-19040 DG Churchill Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:00:07 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-19040 I have rebuilt a couple and loaded with solitare and other games and a basic word processor. Gave the to an assited living home. I have rebuilt a couple and loaded with solitare and other games and a basic word processor.
Gave the to an assited living home.

]]> By: Bill Boinkhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-19020 Bill Boink Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:37:13 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-19020 Go linux. Much better os, better security, and free. Go linux. Much better os, better security, and free.

]]> By: Griffohttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-7612 Griffo Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:46:50 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-7612 I'd say a Linux distro would be the best option to use.I noticed in the article you said turn it into a DVR. Considering this is for peoples "old" computers, i would imagine this isn't a good option because of video encoding, etc. I’d say a Linux distro would be the best option to use.

I noticed in the article you said turn it into a DVR. Considering this is for peoples “old” computers, i would imagine this isn’t a good option because of video encoding, etc.

]]> By: Ric nvilhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-7468 Ric nvil Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:54:57 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-7468 free is worth it my 98 has become my backup server my file server my medea server my print server and a web server i use appachy for the web server and i use logmein free hasmy remote access free is worth it my 98 has become my backup server my file server my medea server my print server and a web server i use appachy for the web server and i use logmein free hasmy remote access

]]> By: WhySpendMoneyhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-7315 WhySpendMoney Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:46:21 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-7315 Last I read, MS home server has a potential to lose your data. You're better off with free Linux OSes... Last I read, MS home server has a potential to lose your data. You’re better off with free Linux OSes…

]]> By: DG Churchillhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-7242 DG Churchill Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:04:34 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-7242 I have cleaned up a number of old computers and loaded them with free ware games and a basic word type program. I have given these computers to assisted living facilities. Residents love the solitaire games and being able to do some letter writing. I have cleaned up a number of old computers and loaded them with free ware games and a basic word type program. I have given these computers to assisted living facilities.
Residents love the solitaire games and being able to do some letter writing.

]]> By: wjperryhttp://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/comment-page-1/#comment-7148 wjperry Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:24:29 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/article/5-ways-to-put-an-old-computer-to-use/#comment-7148 People should look at the newest and probably best OS from Microsoft, Windows Home Server. It requirements are very limited and it will perform automated backups, file sharing, and much, much more. I have one and love it. The best thing since sliced bread. Visit the product through microsoft.com.Thanks!! People should look at the newest and probably best OS from Microsoft, Windows Home Server. It requirements are very limited and it will perform automated backups, file sharing, and much, much more. I have one and love it. The best thing since sliced bread.
Visit the product through microsoft.com.

Thanks!!

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