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Re: BLU Charity?



 [hidden email] wrote: 
> After my post on what to do with old computers, it occurs to me that maybe 
> "BLU" as an organization could do some charity work. 
> 
> I'm willing to accept that schools and libraries may find it difficult to 
> accept computers and donations from average "people," but maybe we can use 
> BLU as a way to get rid of our old stuff *and* help our public 
> organizations that are typically underfunded. I'm sure not *every* library 
> or school would be so refusing of free computers. 
> 
> A common distribution, I'm liking kubuntu these days, but we should put it 
> to a vote. 
> 
> Come up with a minimum computer spec. Strip lesser machine for parts and 
> recycle. 
> 
> Find a school or library that actually *wants* help. 
> 
> Have an "install fest" where we setup and test all the donated P.C.s 
> 
> Have a second install fest with members who can go on site and set them up. 
> 
> If successful, do it again!!! 
> 
> What do you think? 


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