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Many Old Computers Put to Use Again, Study Finds
San Diego, CA - More than half the old personal computers replaced by consumers last year were put to productive use instead of being dumped or stored away, according to a nationwide survey by MetaFacts, a San Diego research firm.
This may be bad news for PC makers who want older machines to be regarded as technologically obsolete, prompting consumers to buy the latest models. But it's good for the environment, as recycling programs come on line that can capture discarded PCs before they pose hazards, said Dan Ness, the principal analyst for the firm's annual Technology User Profile.