If not eBay, is my old Mac just junk...?

[jgrobert2000]

I thought for sure I'd be able to find an existing thread about this but I guess I'll have to start a new one.

With my current Mac Pro G5, 1.6Ghz PowerPC single processor on the verge of not being supported by future OS X updates and software I'm beginning to look into a new computer. With that said, my current computer has to still have some value and was wondering what my options are (other than eBay)?

 

[Consultant]

google: eBay options site:forums.macrumors.com

 

[techound1]

Several come to mind:

If you want to sell but not on ebay, look into craigslist, blujay, and other free sites.

You can also reuse the machine as part of your network set-up - think file server or print server.

A G5 is still plenty zippy, but when it reaches the crawl stage, install a low-load linux and keep on truckin.

 

[macrumorsMaster]

I thought for sure I'd be able to find an existing thread about this but I guess I'll have to start a new one.

With my current Mac Pro G5, 1.6Ghz PowerPC single processor on the verge of not being supported by future OS X updates and software I'm beginning to look into a new computer. With that said, my current computer has to still have some value and was wondering what my options are (other than eBay)?

Donate it to me

 

[petermcphee]

There are some charitable organizations that accept working computers. You could always donate it and then write that amount off of your taxes.

Bonus: good feeling about helping a charity.