How to Make an Old Computer Useful Again - Howard Fosdick

This event is free and open to the public

Title: How to Make an Old Computer Useful Again

Abstract: Howard has refurbished old computers as a hobby and charitable pursuit since the 1990s. He'll discuss --

• The environmental benefits of reusing computers

• How he obtains and gives away computers he refurbishes

• How to fix and tune mature hardware for use

• What software to install

Take-away: You'll know exactly what to do with that old computer in your attic or basement to make it useful again. And all will admire your intelligence when you spout off about your ewaste concerns at your next cocktail party.

Bio: Howard Fosdick is an independent consultant who's worked as a hands-on DBA, SA, and advisor to major vendors. He's refurbished computers as a hobby since the 1990s.

Posting on UniForum Chicago website: http://uniforumchicago.org/meetings/Old_Computer_New_Again.html

Getting to the meeting
The September General meeting of UniForum Chicago will be at:
Bolingbrook Fountaindale Library
Board Room (2nd floor)
http://www.fountaindale.org/
Use the library's FAQ (http://www.fountaindale.org/about/faq) as a source for how to get to meeting or use this link for Google Maps directions: https://goo.gl/HHpwGu

As usual we will be having our "Meeting After the Meeting" for talk and drinks, and we are planning it to probably happen at the Rock Bottom restaurant in the Bolingbrook Promenade mall. https://rockbottom.com/locations/bolingbrook/ That link goes to the restaurant's Bolingbrook website, but if you want a direct link to a map for directions starting at the library use this link https://goo.gl/hSVTnq

For more information about UniForum Chicago contact info@uniforum.chi.il.us.