BLU Charity?

[Jerry Feldman]

On Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:28:13 -0400 (EDT)
markw at mohawksoft.com 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?

I recall the Boston Computer Society was doing this. Taking old
computers, canibalizing and refurbishing using student labor. It still
cost them a lot of money. 


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