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Re: [LUG] 500 computers, 23 schools, 1 garden shed

 

Tom Brough wrote:

>Hi Folks,
>
>Long time since I posted. Been busy. For those that want an update on 
>the Cameroon project see http://digitaldivide.dyndns.org for a lovely 
>picture of Cameroon school children enjoying Gcompris via a K12LTSP server.
>
>The project has been so successful that I have been asked to find 500 
>recycled computer units to service 23 schools in the Kumbo district. 
>Finding the computers should not be too difficult, and they are picking 
>up the transport tab. Although I would like to provide 23 new LTSP 
>servers, its out of my budget :-( unless anyone wants to sponsor ? - please
>
>Storage is another real problem. To that end I am going to have to get a 
>garden shed any one good at DIY ?
>
>Tom.
>  
>
Well if you need some PCs, I could put a word over to my boss about the 
project.

Just a thought, have you tried the Gemini FM charitable trust?  Might be 
worth a shot.

Rob


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