debian solution's for donated computer

[destruss]

Hi all:
 anchordesk ran a story that ms is still considering win3.1 as their
property and not to be used even for donated computers for charity
(see the article:
http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2800646,0
0.html)
 My question is what should be included on a computer that is 
being donated to give a new user experience and use of an old 386 
or more?  Dean