December 2, 2010
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…christmas cheer #4…
well, it has finally arrived. that’s right, i’m typing this one on my new computer!! i’m absolutely thrilled with it, and thanks to my amazing, sweet, and wonderful boyfriend it’s all set up and running like a dream
now it’s time to address one looming question: what on earth to do with the old one. in my case, it’s a simple answer. my mom wants to introduce my grandmother to the world wide web. a reformat (thank you lex!) should get it back in tip-top shape for that sort of use. it’ll be fun to see what she gets up to–for those of you who know my ninja, you can just imagine, lol.
anyway, if it turns out that the internet just isn’t her thing, then here’s my second option: the world computer exchange. here’s a great upcycling opportunity–it keeps old electronics out of landfills and put them in use in developing nations. to quote their site, “World Computer Exchange believes that exposing youth in developing countries to a 21st century education by bridging the digital divide makes for a better world. Being better educated means that these youth will be more equipped to fight poverty, disease, injustice and instability.” the great thing is that they don’t limit donations to just an old laptop or two. they keep a running wishlist on their site that notes all of the gear they can currently put to use.
take a peek and see if there’s anything you might have sitting around, just waiting to get a new life in a community far, far away!
