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Hi, Those of you who know what ComputerBank is and what it does bear with me a moment for those of you who don't here's a brief outline. ComputerBank recieves computers donated by corporate groups and individuals. Erases, tests, repairs and refurbishes them. Installs free software (Linux) on them and then gives them away to those who wouldn't ordinarily be able to afford a computer. This includes disadvantaged people, community groups and even schools. We're a purely volunteer organisation and we rely on the generosity of both the donors and others to continue operating. This Saturday we need as many bodies as possible to attend an "event" Computerbank Sydney is holding that is very important to it's future efforts at bridging the digital divide. As many of you are aware we're in the midst of dealing with a large quantity of computers from one source. Originally storage had been secured for these computers but recently it was withdrawn so now last minute arrangements have been made and as such they are less than ideal. However we've never let that stop us before. What we need is as many volunteers as possible to turn up this Saturday and help unload and sort a large volume of computers that are being delivered to our newly acquired storage. There will be lots to do both manual labour wise and also just helping out around the place so EVERYONE is welcome. Many hands make light work. All you need bring is yourself (and all your friends) and possibly some textas or markers if you have them for labelling boxes. Details: Where: 153 George St Parramatta When: Staurday 6th March from 8am onwards The place where this is being stored and the event is being held is right next door to Parramatta Masonic and Community Club. There is a small driveway into the premises. PLEASE if you are coming by car. DO NOT park within 153 as the trucks will need free access. There is a vacant patch of land next door that appears to be used as a car park during the week you may want to try there. Also be aware you do not require any computer skills whatsoever this is purely unpacking, moving and sorting boxes. We're trying to arrange food and drink in the form of a sausage sizzle or similar details of this and any other goings on or changes in arrangements will be posted on the website when available As such to help with an idea of numbers attending if your going to make it and have a chance just email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and let us know if you'll be there and how many people will be helping. If you would like to see exactly where the evtn is located. Visit http://whereis.com.au and enter 153 George Street Parramatta NSW in the search boxes. It's placed pretty much midway between Rosehill and Parramatta train stations. If you have any further questions or need help getting there on the day please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we'll see what we can do to help. For updates please visit http://sydney.cbnsw.org.au regularly in the next few days any updated information will be posted there. For more information about ComputerBank generally please visit either ComputerBank NSW's website at http://cbnsw.org.au or ComputerBank Australia's at http://computerbank.org.au If you have any question related to this event please feel free to email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call me on 0410526200. For general queries related to ComputerBank I can be reached at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please come along and help us out this weekend as securing these computers is very important to ComputerBank's future. Thanks for your time and hope to see you on Saturday. Dan Treacy President ComputerBank Sydney -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
