[rtpnet-tact] Status: Computer recycling/reuse

[Judy Hallman]

As Mike Rulison suggested, TechSoup has this info. See
http://www.techsoup.org/DiscounTech/

Do you have 501(c)(3) status?
How many machines do you have?
Do you have anyone to help you with technology planning? If not, see
http://www.techsoup.org/articles.cfm?topicid=11&topic=Technology%20Planning&cg=nav&sg=content_topic11
and http://www.netcorps.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=19
Netcorps has an office in Durham. Contact is
Matthew Latterell <matthew at netcorps-nc.org>

I think you are in Greenville. You might try
Hunter Thompson <thompsonh at UNCWIL.EDU>,
UNCW Division for Public Service and Continuing Studies,
see http://www.uncwil.edu/dpscs/cos/frameset_staff.htm

Judy Hallman (hallman at rtpnet.org, http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman)
Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.RTPnet.org/)
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On Sun, 20 Jul 2003, Saroj Primlani wrote:

> I think Microsoft and large software companies allow users to pass older
> versions of software to non-profits.  At least, they did in the past as we
> would use it when I was working to help people with disabilities get
> computers at home.  Older versions work fine for most people, but they are
> not supported by the vendor.  If someone could research that, I am sure
> organizations and folks would give older versions of software they have.
>
> Saroj
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rtpnet-tact-bounces at rtpnet.org]On Behalf Of Michael Rulison
> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 7:46 AM
> To: asavage at youthtodaygreenville.org; Triangle Area Centers for
> Technology (TACT)
> Subject: Re: [rtpnet-tact] Status: Computer recycling/reuse
>
>
> At 05:45 PM 7/19/2003 -0400, you wrote:
> >To: rtpnet-tact at rtpnet.org
> >Subject: Re: [rtpnet-tact] Status: Computer recycling/reuse
> >
> >Youth Today Community Resource Center in Greenville, NC has recently
> >received Dell Optiplex computers through state surplus; however we do not
> >have funds for software to utilize the machines.  Our budget does not
> >support or allow for purchase of software.
> >...
> >If there is someone out there who knows where we can get software for these
> >machines it would be excellent.  We need your help to close this gap on
> >accessibility for our youth and families.
>
> Suggest you check the tech soup site for information about site licenses
> for various software. Also consider star office (Sun Microsystems) as a
> possible free or low cost compatible substitute for MS Office.
>
>
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