[Tfug] OT: discarded laptops

[Linux Media]

On 09/12/2017 08:42 AM, Mark Ross wrote:
> RISE recycles computers but I've had terrible luck with them. They 
> provide a short warranty so I would spend that time running stress 
> tests, cycle heat through the MOBO/CPU/GPU to see if anything fails. 
> They say they test the things but they overcharge for the quality of 
> things they put on the floor. I've also had to dust them out and put new 
> thermal paste.
> 

Hi Mark,

I wasn't aware of RISE. I just called them and got the scoop. They have 
all windows installs and complete setups, but I may be interested in 
their netbooks because they come with no window systems. Although I know 
nothing about netbooks, so it may be an opportunity to see what linux 
can do on smaller hardware.

Thanks for the information.

Rocco