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Q&A: What should I do with my Dell Inspiron Mini 12 after Microsoft abandons Windows XP?

Posted on December 12, 2013

dell-inspiron-mini-12Question from Derick G.:  I read a news report that indicated that Windows XP will become unusable when Microsoft abandons it this spring. I have a Dell Inspiron Mini 12 that’s running Windows XP Home Edition that still works like a champ.

What would you recommend that I do with this computer? Sell it? Scavenge it for spare parts? Just recycle it? I really have no idea how much it’s worth, either in whole or in parts.

Rick’s answer:  Derick, I doubt that you’d get enough out of your Mini 12 if you sold it to even make it worth your time and trouble. If I were you, I’d install Ubuntu Linux on it instead and use it as an Internet computer.

Installing Ubuntu will breathe new life into what is probably still a great little machine, and since Ubuntu is completely free it won’t cost you a dime to give it a try.

If you decide that you don’t want to keep it after giving Ubuntu a try, you could always donate it to someone who would love to have a computer for Internet use, but can’t afford one. Just an idea…

I hope this helps Derick. Whatever you ultimately decide, I wish you the best of luck.


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