A little while ago some of this was discussed on the list, and it is
clear that there are a lot of us willing to pitch in and do something
for the schools. Warren has arranged for a place to store hardware
while it is combed through. I have not had any success sucking any
hardware from the few contacts I have made at UH. You mention surplus
military hardware, Jeff. Do you have access to this source? It seems
like once enough hardware is contributed we would have enough for an
installation somewhere. If that somewhere is not one of the schools
Warren has recently spoken to, then surely we can find one that would
accept the help. I got the sense that Brian Chee may have a lot to add
to this endeavor. With the recent budget deficiencies, this may come at
a good time. I really don't know if there is a Union or a centralized
bureaucracy that we must go through in order to get public school x to
do this; surely private schools will be more navigable but less needy.
Your enthusiasm for this is shared by many, Jeff. Hopefully we can all
be successful in contributing some part to this as it evolves and takes
a productive form.
scott
On Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at 08:32 PM, Jeff Zidek wrote:
I originally was reluctant to be a full fledged Linux advocate but now I
have changed my thinking. I successfully used Samba to hook up a small
student lab but still was stuck with M$ on the clients. After setting
up a LTSP server and client using Redhat 7.2 with a Gnome Desktop I am a
convert completely. I can no longer see a need for M$ software. It
does everything I need and does it easier. I still have to work with M$
software at work but I would like to setup a school computer lab at a
school on the windward side. I will be on vacation for about a week so
if anyone hears about a needy school that is interested I am game. I
want to apply for the Intel processors and setup diskless workstations
using donated machines from the military. I just need a school with an
open mind that is willing to spend a little bit of money to make it
happen. I will be monitoring the list while on vacation and any input
would be appreciated. Thanks Jeff Zidek
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