[rtpnet-tact] Status: Computer recycling/reuse

[Ben Foti]

Mr. Appleby, the model is a Scanport SQ 600.  I apologize it took me so long
to get back to you; I've been out of town all week.  Like I said, I've not
seen any of these since scanners first arrived on the scene, but I believe
there are no problems with it other than loading it to a PC.  The website of
the company doesn't give any information on it, and the technical department
hasn't gotten back to me in three weeks (not surprised at that).  Thank you.
Ben

Benjamin Foti, AmeriCorps*VISTA
Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments
(252) 436-2166
(252) 436-2055 fax
bfoti at kerrtarcog.org
bennfoti at hotmail.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Appleby" <rhappleby at earthlink.net>
To: "Triangle Area Centers for Technology (TACT)" <rtpnet-tact at rtpnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [rtpnet-tact] Status: Computer recycling/reuse


> Ben,
>
> What is the model number.   I also have an old scanner, perhaps you can
use it
> as well.
>
> Bob
>
> Ben Foti wrote:
>
> > This may be off base from what is being discussed, but it brings up an
> > interesting point here at the COG.  Does anyone know where I can get old
> > software for a scanner, no longer on the market.  It works fine, but I
never
> > got the software for it when it was donated, and the company that makes
it
> > claims it is out-of-date (1998), and I haven't heard back from the
technical
> > department from two weeks ago.  Thanks, as always, for your time and
> > committment to bridging the digital divide.
> >
> > Benjamin Foti, AmeriCorps*VISTA
> > Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments
> > (252) 436-2166
> > (252) 436-2055 fax
> > bfoti at kerrtarcog.org
> > bennfoti at hotmail.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Saroj Primlani" <sarojp at earthlink.net>
> > To: "Triangle Area Centers for Technology (TACT)"
<rtpnet-tact at rtpnet.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 9:06 AM
> > Subject: RE: [rtpnet-tact] Status: Computer recycling/reuse
> >
> > > 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-----
> > > From: rtpnet-tact-bounces at rtpnet.org
> > > [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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