Omar, Thank YOU for holding standards! It means alot!
On Thu, Sep 19, 2013 at 4:50 PM, Omar Rassi <[email protected]> wrote: > 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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