If you haven't already discovered Linux, I can't recommend it highly enough. Linux is a free operating system -- several, in fact -- that avoids a lot of the problems of Windows. There are a number of versions, called distros, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, which are all available from Linux.com, or from individual websites, such as Ubuntu.com. They all come with Open Office suite, which does everything the Windows versions do, Firefox, games, and other good stuff. Their connections to some peripherals don't even need drivers. And it's all free.
If you live in the Phila-South Jersey area, I can also recommend NTR (Nonprofit Technology Resources) computer thrift store for your computing needs. They also will take in old equipment for recycling. I have seen setups there -- CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse -- for under $100. There's a lot of gear at prices much lower than the outlets.
If you live in the Phila-South Jersey area, I can also recommend NTR (Nonprofit Technology Resources) computer thrift store for your computing needs. They also will take in old equipment for recycling. I have seen setups there -- CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse -- for under $100. There's a lot of gear at prices much lower than the outlets.
