[TriLUG] Re: OT: 40-50+ Dell 17" CRTs

[Tim Jowers]

Hmmm... this sounds like a special project or whatever the name was.  Maybe
the next install fest should feature dropping by the local thrift store and
getting a few junkers and installing Vector Linux or DSL? Then donating them
to the boys home or somewhere. Heck, I can probably put together one or two
systems just from the junk in my own basement.

Tim


On 4/17/07, Jason Tower <jtower at cerient.net> wrote:
>
> it's worth noting that both kramden and purplelephant both install windows
> as part of their "fixing" older hardware.  i'm sure they both serve a
> noble
> goal, but i personally would never give away hardware to any organization
> that turns around and uses it for running proprietary software.  not when
> FOSS is available.
>
> jason
>
> > On 4/17/07, Carl Schaefer <trilug at carls.mm.st> wrote:
> >> > Or consider donating to a non-profit such as Kramden Institute -
> >> > http://www.kramden.org/ ... they take old computers / monitors and
> >> > refurb them up to the point that they're good enough for low-income
> >> > students to use for homework etc.
> >>
> >> Does anybody know of other local groups like this?  I'm already aware
> of
> >> http://www.purpleelephant.org/.  I'm looking for interesting ways to
> >> keep a computer-savvy teenager occupied over the summer.  Any and all
> >> suggestions are welcome, thanks!
> >> Carl
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