One person's trash is another's 'trashware' – the art of refurbing old computers:
'Changing the world one PC at a time' sounds good to us
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Giving Old PCs New Life for Those in NeedPCOfficina refurbishes computers with specific specs to provide affordable, modern tech access to disadvantaged individuals.
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- PCOfficina is an Italian volunteer group repurposing surplus IT equipment for people who cannot afford new computers.
- The group requires minimum specs including a Core i3 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 128GB SATA drive for refurbishment.
- Linux Mint 21 with the Xfce desktop is recommended for its low hardware demands and extended support lifespan.
- Licensed software is emphasized to ensure legality and to maintain security updates over time.
Our goal is to use them, not to demonstrate that Linux can run on them.— Andrea Perotti during his talk on the importance of repurposing IT equipment to help those in need.
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