My small Seattle area non-profit takes surplus computer gear from
corporations and government agencies and gives it to schools and
community centers. We also provide technical training. Some of our
experiences may help others, so here goes:
Problem: Schools don't have ~$99 per system to put Windows on
donated gear.
Solution: We have a Microsoft approved form for donors to sign,
stating that the original software license is donated with the
system. Schools can legally slap Win95 back on the gear.
Problem: Schools need free application software to put on the
systems that's easy for end users to use.
Solution: StarOffice 5.2 for Windows. Very close to Microsoft
Office 2000, and free.
Am I allowed to plug my organization here? If you want to
volunteer for us or donate gear (we're a 501c3 organization), in WA
state, we're at http://www.wildtech.org.
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My small Seattle area non-profit takes surplus computer gear from corporations and government agencies and gives it to schools and community centers. We also provide technical training. Some of our experiences may help others, so here goes:
Problem: Schools don't have ~$99 per system to put Windows on donated gear.
Solution: We have a Microsoft approved form for donors to sign, stating that the original software license is donated with the system. Schools can legally slap Win95 back on the gear.
Problem: Schools need free application software to put on the systems that's easy for end users to use.
Solution: StarOffice 5.2 for Windows. Very close to Microsoft Office 2000, and free.
Am I allowed to plug my organization here? If you want to volunteer for us or donate gear (we're a 501c3 organization), in WA state, we're at http://www.wildtech.org.