It depends, Mick...if you have any idea they might be useful to some charity somewhere....kids who get used computers can often make good use. It really depends on HOW old and what categories. I have perfectly useful programs that are 4-5-6 years old.

It also depends of whether they are payware programs that are, or need to be, registered. Those can be a problem. ('access denied'.. or die after 30 days..etc.)