Justin, Alex, GREAT FIND you guys! I think we have a winner, though it may be prudent to wait until our 501(c)(3) status is finally approved before moving forward so that we get the most benefit without the risk of walking a gray blurry line. So far not having a windows license in our inventory hasn't hurt us and Craig's box can fulfill the need until then.
Its up to you guys. If Syn/Hak Inc. is buying it with Syn/Hak money, we should wait until our status is approved. If, before that happens, someone purchases a copy with their own resources and then donates it (with the understanding that donations become property of Syn/Hak and Syn/Hak would need proof of purchase and/or a Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity) then that's cool too, we'll write up a receipt and when our status is approved you can claim it as a deduction on your taxes. My personal opinion: I hate all this legal bull***t but in my years in IT, I've seen people and organizations get either burned to a crisp or have failing infrastructure because they chose to walk along the line instead of getting it done right. Remember folks: Be the job big or small, do it right or not at all. On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:35 PM, Justin Herman <[email protected]> wrote: > I guess we might be considered a Non 501c3 Library. We lend books and have > community access computers. > > I have an open account here. I have used this site with other 501c3 > groups. (just forgot till now) > > > On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:30 PM, Justin Herman <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Well as soon as we get our 501c3 status and EIN we can apply for >> membership on Techsoup.com >> >> >> http://www.techsoup.org/products/windows-7-professional-upgrade-64-bit--LS-44416-- >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:22 PM, alex kot <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Microsoft (technet) opened $2 million to nonprofit organizations. >>> >>> http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2013/09/10/office-365-for-nonprofits-is-here-to-help-organizations-do-more-good-with-technology.aspx >>> >>> We can always try to reach out and see what they can provide us. If >>> that doesn't work out I can probably get a copy of Windows 8 Pro (OEM) >>> system builder. >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* Omar Rassi <[email protected]> >>> *To:* SYN/HAK discussion list <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Thursday, September 19, 2013 4:04 PM >>> *Subject:* Re: [SH-Discuss] state of computing address >>> >>> I'm sure we can get a genuine credit card number from one their >>> affiliates! >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM, Chris Egeland >>> <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>> The Bellevue, WA registration alone makes me wonder if it's a >>> Microsoft trap. >>> >>> It being hosted in UAE is lol, and it being hosted on a box with an rdns >>> of pink.warez-host.com is pretty awesome. >>> >>> >>> On 9/19/2013 3:50 PM, dave walton wrote: >>> >>> I'd file that under the "Too good to be true" category. >>> The domain owner is listed anonymously in Bellevue WA, the server IP >>> resolves to the United Arab Emirates and traffic is routed through >>> pink.warez-host.com . >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Justin Herman <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>> Or we could "pass the hat" and see if we can get a copy from here... >>> http://www.cheapgk.com/product-category/windows-8 >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 3:28 PM, Justin Herman <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>> Could a student get a license of Win 7 pro/8 from the UA Computer Store >>> for cheap and use it at the space? Is that within compliance? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Omar Rassi <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>> Oh sweet! I did not know that, thank you! Take your time, there is no >>> deadline for this. Its very exciting to see this stuff come together, all >>> done in our spare time. Syn/Hak is simply amazing. >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Craig Bergdorf <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>> the space has (had?) a google account with a DID setup for the first >>> pass at this phone project back in march (which did work for a month before >>> fading into disrepair). I don't think the number was ever advertised, but >>> it was announced at the weekly meeting and hit the discuss list: (March 23, >>> 2012 - Torrie):SYNHAK has a phone number now, which is 330-737-1425, or >>> 330-737-1HAK. >>> I'll be in to set it up again asap, but am covered in other peoples >>> projects (non-syn related) at the moment, at worst It'll be done >>> Sunday. >>> >>> >>> Howdy hackers! >>> >>> I'm very pleased to announce that my campaign to introduce more >>> workstations to the space is a great success! Since I began tinkering and >>> discussing the subject, there have been a total of three working computers >>> added to our humble hackerspace. >>> >>> The electronics lab now has a fully functioning design suite of >>> programs to assist in the design of electronic circuits to include a >>> simulator. Design and/or make modifications without having to solder and >>> resolder every idea without leaving the lab. It is running Fedora 19 LXDE >>> with the Electronics lab spin installed. Hardware: Athlon XP 1600+, 2GB DDR >>> 266, Geforce TI 200 video. >>> >>> Another workstation has been added to the Perkins Room, running Fedora >>> 19 LXDE. Hardware: AMD Athlon II (Socket AM3), 2GB DDR3, Integrated Radeon >>> HD 4200. >>> >>> And the last computer is being used to replace our PBX box which went >>> kaput for an as of yet unknown reason. The goal for that is to use it with >>> the Cisco IP 7960 phones that were recently donated, set it up with a >>> dedicated google voice number for inbound and outbound calling to Syn/Hak. >>> Currently there is no phone number dedicated to the Space in general. >>> >>> This makes for 5 working computers usable by members and guests. >>> >>> space.kevlar is still down due to a possible RAID failure >>> >>> The old PBX box is down due to an unknown failure >>> >>> Dialbot (De Facto Syn/Hak mascot) is down due to a broken rotary dial >>> >>> We still need monitors, socket 775 motherboards, DDR2, DDR3, power >>> supplies, and one legitimate Windows Vista/7/8 Pro license (preferably with >>> a COA). >>> >>> Tonight, I will be moving the various unused, and working computer >>> parts, accessories, cables, to the storage area at the back of the Perkins >>> Room. The known bad computer parts will be placed at the electronics lab >>> for use as scrap (there are lots of capacitors waiting for harvest, hmmm >>> soylent green electronics). >>> >>> Special thanks goes out to Craig Bergdorf, Justin Herman, and Alex Kot >>> for their generous donations, time, and effort towards this ongoing subject >>> area. 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