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More than one laptop?

How can one non-IT person make use of more than one laptop (I don't own a desktop)? I got a new one and I hate watching the other one gather dust when it is still functional.

I am using windows, and I thought that I would broaden my horizon by installing linux on the older laptop, or maybe just keep it with windows98. I would have different apps installed in each computer? Isn't it better to have everything on one? I use the clipboard a lot.

I have them networked, so I guess I can still keep all the files on my main laptop, and use the older laptop to do backups periodically.

Any suggestions on what else to do with the old laptop?

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Crash2100

Another thing you could do if you don't think you'll use it very much, is donate it to a school and use it for a tax write off

Smokintbird

good one!!! I'm pissed I didn't think of that one!

oh well...

Chris Ripoll

You could always sell the older one and use the money to beef up the new one !! ie. External ZIP drive for backups, docking station, more memory, bigger HDD..etc etc

Cheers
chrisrip

mraeryceos

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These are good suggestions.

mraeryceos

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Thanks. I loaned it to a friend that got a job but still needs to finish up his thesis.

Smokintbird

great! I'm glad you found a use for it... so did you get all the ideas you were interested in? or are you leaving the question open looking for more ideas?

Smokintbird

sorry, I tried to post that comment last night, but the servers were down, and when I logged in this morning, I posted it without reading... sorry my stupidity...

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