Finding New Uses for Old Machines. If you choose to replace your older machines, you don't have to throw them out. Many schools put older models into writing labs which do not require as much hardware sophistication. These can be used with inexpensive inkjet printers which produce nicer output than older dot-matrix ones and printer sharing devices speed up the waiting time for student printing. There are also inexpensive technology supplements you can take advantage of.
Some schools use laptop word processors.
These machines accomplish similar writing goals and the money saved can be put toward the purchase of new hardware for other educational uses. Getting Rid of What You Can't Use. Some schools conduct garage sales or auctions and use the funds to purchase new equipment. Schools can also donate their older equipment to local social service organizations. It is available in both Macintosh and Windows versions and can be downloaded from America On-Line, Compuserve and many local bulletin boards.