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In the past 10 years (or so), I've been taking old
computers (desktops, laptops), and putting Linux on them.
Mainly because Microsoft's philosophy with Windows is a very one size fits all approach, and also because Windows had a general bad reputation when it comes to old machines (security holes, anyone?).
As for friends & family, it was also very difficult for me to convince them that if they'll switch, they could get 2+ more years out of their machines.