[GLLUG] Equipment for Eighth Grade Science / Technology Class

[Richard Houser]

Even if she finds a source that's willing to help support the machines
(ex. a Linux network supplied by a LUG - or a few of the more
technical teachers spending a year or two to get current), she's
almost certainly going to need to get the machines on the network.
I've worked with one K-12 district in Michigan, and beurocracy/school
policies were even a larger deterrent than the money.  I'd recommend
making sure that aspect of things is set before even looking at
anything else.  Once that's out of the way, I think it comes down to
good old-fashioned networking.  Ask the local LUGs for input and
possibly limited software support.  Ask around for local businesses
that may be going through a Windows desktop refresh and would be
interested in the tax write-off for donating these to a non-profit.

Good Luck!

On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 9:16 AM, Ex Fed<exfed at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi I've been involved in the GLLUG in varying degrees for a number of
> years.  I wanted to bounce an idea off of you guys to see if you can offer
> any input.
>
> I have an acquaintance that works in Florida, she is a teacher.  She
> indicates that their school district is financially strapped, they don't
> even have any computers in her eighth grade science technology classroom.
> If they had computers with the right software that would help the students
> learn.
>
> Does anybody have any idea how she could solicit donations of good used
> computers for a classroom?  Or perhaps solicit community involvement from a
> LUG down there to help out with that?
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Lee Duynslager
>
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