Seeking advice on what to do with an older windows machine.

[reprobate]

I have an ASUS Pundit, which was one of the first smaller size computers on the market. ASUS calls it a 'book' size computer. I liked the pundit because it was quiet, small, and worked. At least as well as any windows machine could work.

I had loaned it to a friend because he had real hardware and software problems with his machine. Shortly thereafter I talked him into the big switch to Apple, and now he's happily 'puting away with no issues. He loves the iBook.

But I now have the Pundit back and would like to put it to work doing something. I've thought of using it for a music server on my home network, but most of the music we listen to comes from XM radio - when it's not on Air America.

I'm open to suggestions. It's just too nice a little machine to kick to the back of the closet. Linux? Maybe, but that would just change the OS. What can I put the little devil to work DOING?

[benburch]

1. With Linux on it...

you can make it into a;

• firewall/router
  
• print server
  
• mp3 jukebox
  
• Remote terminal for your mac (using VNC)
  

[Omphaloskepsis]

2. A poor kid is without a computer tonight.

Donate it.

[reprobate]

3. Great idea, Ompha. Will do more good than anything I use it for.