Computer refurbishing program

[Melanie Roberts]

Connecttyler.org does the same thing in Tyler for non-profits.  Businesses 
donate they're old computers to connecttyler. they refurbish them and give 
them to non-profits so maybe they can give you ideas.

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Original Message:
From: "Elizabeth Wilson" <elizabeth_wilson at aafe.org>
Subject: Computer refurbishing program
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 14:55:46 -0500 (EST)

Youthlearn folks,

We are going to offer a computer refurbishing class in the new year, and I 
am looking for input from anyone with experience.  We are planning to 
offer it to high school students, for 12 weeks (once a week).  We are 
gathering donated out - of - date PCs, and will teach some basic hardware, 
as well as installing Linux and free software onto the computers.  They 
will thus learn some hardware and software, as well as get educated about 
the free software movement and all.  At the end of class, the students 
will take them home.

I am looking for experiences/suggestions/potential problems/advice from 
folks who have done something similar.  Any input would be welcome, as we 
have never done anything like this before.

Thanks for the help,

A peaceful New Year to all,

--Elizabeth

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