Date: 2013may29 Distro: Ubuntu OS: Linux Keywords: donation, donate Q. I am giving a old computer away what should I do? A.

1. Install Ubuntu 2. Wipe freespace 3. Give to your local computer charity

1. Download from http://ubuntu.com And burn to a CD-ROM Select the option to replace everything on the disk(s) 2. Securely wipe freespace

sudo apt-get install secure-delete sfill -v <directory-on-disk>

eg:

sfill -v /home

3. In Toronto - Free Geek Toronto http://freegeektoronto.org Check the hours and/or phone first -- they might have odd hours.