I donated some things -- a flatbed scanner, laptop, printer -- to my local
blindness agency. They have a computer access training department and give
such items to clients who can't afford new. Like you, I just really wanted
to see them be of use somewhere, somehow. Plus, you get a donation credit
for your taxes, which is not a big deal but something, right?
Deborah
----- Original Message -----
From: "Duane S. Farrar" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:32 AM
Subject: [VICUG-L] Old equipment [was Re: [VICUG-L] What to do with old
programs?]
> Hi All,
>
> I have a related question. Can anyone suggest how I could find a good home
> for such items as an old computer, flatbed scanner or CCTV, that I no
> longer
> have a use for, but that could conceivably still be helpful to somebody
> somewhere? I have no interest in selling the items, but would like to
> donate
> them.
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> Thanks,
> Duane
>
> From: "Mike Pietruk" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 10:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [VICUG-L] What to do with old programs?
>
>
> Deborah
>
> Throwing away software is no more criminal than tossing out a pair of
> jeans that no longer fit you or an old 13-inch B&W tv that hasn't been
> used in decades and is cluttering up the attic.
> Legally, software purchased ususally is not actually purchased but rather
> one is given a license to use.
> Moreover, upgrades transfer a license to a newer version but doesn't allow
> you to give away an older version unless you also transfer the current
> license.
> A lot of these programs such as K100 and Window-Eyes track serial numbers
> so someone taking, as an example, your old K1000 ver 10 and then using it
> might cause legal hassles for you, the new user or both.
> So if you feel you no longer will need an older version of something,
> garbage day is your solution for regaining storage space.
>
>
>
> As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us,
> to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct.
> Jerry Bridges, author, speaker and staff member of The Navigators
> http://www.navigators.org
>
>
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