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Len of the Chilterns

Len of the Chilterns Report 21 Apr 2005 23:17

Old PCs and other items can be recycled by Computer Aid International and sent to schools, community projects and other not-for-profit organisations in 90 countries where computers are rare. Computer Aid undertakes all data will be wiped from hard discs so there's no worry about security. See www(.)bridgethedigitaldevide(.)com - remove brackets. Len

Stelly ♥♥

Stelly ♥♥ Report 21 Apr 2005 23:18

Thanks for that Len, Was wondering what to do with my old one. Stel.

~Messy

~Messy Report 22 Apr 2005 09:04

Would they also want old printers and scanners do you think ? (I tried the website but couldn't access it)

www.Siouxhealer

www.Siouxhealer Report 22 Apr 2005 09:11

Tsk Tsk ..... spelling mistake ;~) http://www.bridgethedigitaldivide(.)com/ Sioux

LindaMcD

LindaMcD Report 22 Apr 2005 16:22

What a brilliant idea! Linda x My old one is going to my daughter but her old one?? We shall try!

Len of the Chilterns

Len of the Chilterns Report 24 Apr 2005 22:47

I have just heard of another site www(.)computersforcharities(.)co(.)uk len

David

David Report 24 Apr 2005 23:02

I still have my original PC. I always upgrade it. It has had 6 new hard disks, 4 motherboards, 4 CPUs, 4 cases 5 Keyboards, 3 monitors, about 10 mice, but its the same PC. (Sorry Trigger)

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 24 Apr 2005 23:45

I have a collection of hard drives........ I have on my PC a 'removable drawer'which would carry a second hard drive. I am currently running XP is there a way to configure these spare drives so that I can access the info on them?

Researching:
me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960

Len of the Chilterns

Len of the Chilterns Report 24 Apr 2005 23:52

Dave Your PC brings to mind the old story of the woodman and his axe. It had had 10 new hafts and 5 new heads but was still the same axe as his father had before him. Len

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 25 Apr 2005 00:12

Thanks Stu.....its annoying having all this info and not being able to access it..........will look into your suggestions.... Bob

Researching:
me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960

Unknown

Unknown Report 25 Apr 2005 00:21

We have one as well, was going to throw it, so thanks for this thread. Donna x

Unknown

Unknown Report 1 Jun 2005 11:02

Several years ago, our old computers went to the Art Department of the University where our son studied. They were dismantled, and the parts used to make models of spacecraft, buildings, etc. Good to see them being put to better use, Len. CB >|<

Lily

Lily Report 1 Jun 2005 11:42

Thanks Len! I have all sorts of equipment left here by son (who now lives over the pond), will try both sites you recommend. Poor Sioux - he reminds me of those old men who stand tutting as they watch someone struggling to park! Get a Life, I say..... Lily