I can't seem to figure out how to contact people directly from HN. I already messaged the anilkg. If the Chromebook is destined for the recycle bin anyway, I could probably find someone in need of a laptop that can't afford to get one.

In fact, depending on how it'll hit my SSDI case and health permitting I really want to start up something where I collect every unused/broken computer I can get my hands on, refurbish them as needed and give them to people with disabilities/low-income and the elderly. (I taught a 67 year old who had never used a computer before how to use GNU/Linux last year. He loves it)

Thank you for the offer. As stated previously, the generosity I've encountered means a great deal to me. I really feel lost in life without a computer to muck about on. Especially considering I just lost my best friend to an opiate addiction; she didn't die or anything. She just can't put anything ahead of getting high. I had to leave because she turned abusive and I wish her all the best.

Check my my profile, there is a link to my personal site there. I have a contact form there :-)