Many of us at home or in an organization have faced the problem of the need to upgrade a computer in one way or another. But is it possible not to spend money if the computer is working fine, and the software manufacturer has released updates that do not support the existing hardware?
I am sure that this is quite possible. For most users, working on a PC at home is not associated with the use of specific software that requires the latest versions of the operating system. In this regard, even computers running the same Windows XP, 2000 are quite functional.
Moreover, I have tested the possibility of using even older PCs (Pentium 1 level) running Windows 95, 98, as well as suitable versions of the Linux operating system, for home. I must say that working on this type of computer is quite possible - browsing website pages, communicating in social networks, online videos and from disks, listening to music is easy and simple when installing also "tired" software (browser, codecs, configuring them to make your work easier) …
You can also easily find old versions of software for professional activities (for example, working with conventional and 3D graphics).
Perhaps only those who like to play modern games will have problems with obsolete technology, while other users can find games that are not so demanding on hardware, although no less interesting.
Another plus of using an old PC is the absence of the need to purchase new scanners, printers, and other peripherals, the need for an upgrade of which was due to the lack of support for modern software of older models.
When working on older PCs, be aware that you need to be twice as careful as you only have your head as an antivirus. In addition, some features that modern users are accustomed to will not be available for example, flash content of web pages, etc.
