Thread: £98 PCs
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Old 17-01-2011, 17:33   #4
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Re: £98 PCs
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Originally Posted by ooogemaflop View Post
I know there are schemes out there but the refurb one has been a long time coming. the Weee directive has been in place long enough. In fairness I think they should give them away to the very poor as the kids can be kept behind due to lack of a system.Bare in mind a brand new system with NIX installed can be built for under £160 so the 98 quid for a refurb aint that attractive

Just hope they are only gonna be passing on Athlon/PIV systems as min spec anything older will be total pants.
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The cheap computers will run open-source software, such as Linux, and will include a flat-screen monitor, keyboard, mouse, warranty, dedicated telephone helpline and delivery.
yer but £160 will not include a flat-screen monitor.
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